RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates admission, transfer and discharge for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring timely access to services.

• Indicates clinical and financial screening for appropriateness of acute care admissions.

• Works with physicians, other facilities, nursing and other healthcare providers to accommodate admissions and special requests.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking.

• Frequent: reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: standing, walking, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body.

• Operates copier, printer, computer, TDD machine, pneumatic tube system, facsimile, embossers.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Some exposure to communicable diseases.

• Work pace varies and is frequently stressful due to census, patient account types and time frames.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school education or equivalent.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years in admitting, business services, scheduling or a related area in an acute care facility comparable to the Medical Center.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Knowledge of disease categories and medical terminology.

o Knowledge and ability to operate a computer.

o Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet