ER Patient Access Clerk Evenings 330 PM to 1200 AM

About the role

The Patient Access Clerk arranges for the efficient and orderly admissions of all patients while also ensuring that patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interview incoming patient or representative and enter information required for admission into computer database.
• Distribute appropriate information to ancillary departments.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide service appropriate to the age of the patients seen on the unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assess data reflective of the patients' status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs.
• Provide the service needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures and skills checklist.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical terminology and billing preferred (hospital or physician office).
• Experience working with physician orders and order entry a plus.