ADMITTING CLERK, PART-TIME, Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm
UHS
Summary
Handles the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients, outpatients and emergency department admissions. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for obtaining all pertinent information including demographic and insurance information.
- Responsible for ensuring that all admissions forms are complete and accurate, spelling is correct.
- Applies patient labels to all necessary forms.
- Provides information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights, HIPAA and visiting hours.
- Responsible, when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required, to collect such payments, record payment and forward to the business office personnel.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Excellent customer services skills.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.