| Admitting Clerk Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Admitting Clerk. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Admitting Clerk along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Admitting Clerk is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Accounting Clerk IV, Credit Clerk, Admitting Supervisor, Admitting Director, Admitting Manager, Benefits Clerk, Claims Clerk II, Claims Clerk III, Claims Clerk I |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Admitting Clerk |
| Performs routine registration, data collection, and administrative tasks to admit patients to a healthcare facility. Inputs patient demographic information into the designated system, collects and validates insurance or financial information. Reviews paperwork and obtains all necessary consents and signatures from patients or family. Explains the facility's policies and procedures and answers routine questions. Coordinates patient intake and bed assignment processes with clinical or administrative teams. Follows all established policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Admissions/Registration Clerk, Patient Access Specialist, Patient Admissions Clerk, Patient Intake Clerk, Patient Registrar, Patient Registration Clerk |
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| Similar Jobs: Accounting Clerk IV, Credit Clerk, Admitting Supervisor, Admitting Director, Admitting Manager, Benefits Clerk, Claims Clerk II, Claims Clerk III, Claims Clerk I |
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| Level of Education: Admitting Clerk Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Admitting Clerk Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Admitting Clerk Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Admitting Clerk Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Admitting Clerk Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Insurance | |
