Admitting Clerk

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

• Interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics
• Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable
• Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data
• Communicates with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics
• Maintains proficiency in medical terminology
• Completes special projects or other assignments within specified timeframe

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
• Customer Services experience required
• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $23.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Schedule

Per Diem / Variable