Emergency Department Admitting Officer Full-time 7p-7a

Admission Clerk

Under general supervision, interviews patients to obtain necessary information, prepare admission / registration forms and performs other clerical / computer operational tasks related to the admission of inpatients and outpatients coming into our Medical Center.

Education : HS or GED

Experience : 6 months' experience. Emergency Department or Hospital experience preferred.

Skills : Knowledge in medical terminology. Skill in using computers. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in data analysis to gather and update statistics, logs, records and reports. Skill in customer service techniques. Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Patient & Workplace Safety : Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population : Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Performs admitting functions, i.e. RTM, Meditech, Bedtracking, and communicates / informs RN, Clinical Unit Coordinator and / or Admin Coordinator. Reports to work on time and be ready to work. Answer incoming calls within 3 rings and make outgoing calls as requested. Answers call bells and communicates / informs Tech and / or RN. Ensures patients are getting to testing on time. Ensure paperwork for downtime charting is fully stocked. Other clerical duties as assigned, such has stock paper in copiers / fax machines. Keep accurate logs of calls made. Ensures admission logs, ED physician and on-call physician lists are up to date. Update broken equipment / equipment repair log. Arrange for proper ambulance transports (such as Hart to Heart or Procare) for transfers. Copy paperwork for transfers to another facility, i.e. SEPH, nursing home or higher level of care. Order dietary trays as requested. Changing bed / linens and bring back patients, as requested.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values : Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, Results

Pay Range $16.74 - $23.21 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination : All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity : GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.