JOB TITLE: Admitting Receptionist

 REPORTS TO: Business Office Manager / Administrator

 HOURS: Hours may vary from 4am- 5:30pm.

 JOB SUMMARY: Performs duties including: receiving patients and notifies admitting RN of arrival of patients for admission, begins pre-registration of patients. Accepts payments and operation of the credit card machine.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: High school graduate, at least five years of previous experience as a receptionist or medical assistant in a clinic or hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and their care givers pleasantly and graciously.

         Assists patient with admission packet and starts the admission process.

         Notifies admitting nurse to complete admission process.

         Collects deductibles and co-insurance payments.

         Affixes identification bracelet after correct identification of LEGAL name and birth date.

        Compiles the medical record before surgery with correct forms and assigns chart number.

        Keeps record of procedures performed.

        Keep the anesthesiology group updated with the following day’s schedule.

        Distributes daily schedules to the Operating Room, admitting unit, and PACU.

        Answers all telephone calls.

        Accepts payments from patients

        Complies with and is knowledgeable of centers safety procedures.

        Participates in drills and notifies the proper agency.

        Maintains patient’s rights to include confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security.)

        Interacts with patients, physicians, co-workers, visitors, and care givers in a manner that exemplifies the facility’s mission and core values.

        Adapts easily to changes in work flow including assignments and environment.

         Is willing to assume additional responsibilities.

         Is willing to perform basic tasks in a timely manner with minimum guidance and supervision.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. There may be other duties related to this position which are not outlined herein but which may be a part of the general daily duties expected of this position. Some duties not outlined herein will be assigned as necessary.

Required Skills Required Experience