Unit Admitting Associate Maternal Fetal Diagnostics

Unit Admitting Associate Maternal Fetal Diagnostics

Unit Admitting Associate

Maternal Fetal Diagnostics

Sherman Hospital

Part Time Days

Base pay range

$19.45 / hr - $29.20 / hr

To provide clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality care to patients under the direct supervision of the Unit Manager or Designee. The Unit Admitting Associate works as a member of the patient care team and serves to facilitate unit operations through registering patients, scheduling patient procedures, placing patient charges, checking in visitors to the unit and ordering supplies.

Major Responsibilities

Perform patient interviews to obtain and document patient demographic and provider information and reason for visit in the EMR

• Escort patient to the room
• Compare and verify provided patient information with system patient information.
• Assures that all patient information is accurately and correctly entered into the patient information system according to established policies and procedures.
• Assures that all registration policies and procedures are explained to patient and patient family.
• Assures patient information is accurate via review of patient identification materials
• Obtain signatures on appropriate forms. Provide materials and verbal instructions to the patient and family members on procedures related unit specific procedures, visiting hours.
• Greet patient upon arrival to the unit and begin admitting process.
• Assures that patient has physician orders for test / procedures.
• Participate in appropriate patient identification by preparing arm band and placing on patient

Schedule patient for procedures per providers order over the phone and in person

Complete patient charges in a timely manner

Maintain safety of the department

Management of unit supplies in a cost effective manner

Maintains cleanliness and organization of immediate work area

Education / Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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