Admitting Clerk jobs in Tennessee
Admitting Clerk performs routine registration, data collection, and administrative tasks to admit patients to a healthcare facility. Inputs patient demographic information into the designated system, collects and validates insurance or financial information. Being an Admitting Clerk reviews paperwork and obtains all necessary consents and signatures from patients or family. Explains the facility's policies and procedures and answers routine questions. Additionally, Admitting Clerk coordinates patient intake and bed assignment processes with clinical or administrative teams. Follows all established policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Admitting Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Admitting Clerk jobs
Admitting Clerk
- Regional One Health
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
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A Brief Overview
Interviews, registers, performs data entry and various clerical functions to record and maintain patient access information required for treatment, services and/or admission. Updates patient information to reflect demographic, financial status changes, patient transfers and current bed assignment. Ensures that all demographic, financial, and other required information is secured and verified in accordance with established polices and procedures.
What will you do?- Conducts personal interviews of incoming patients or representatives to record information required for treatment and/or admission.
- Secures all demographic, financial, and other required information, and appropriate signatures to complete the registration process in an accurate, prompt and courteous manner. * Verifies and ensures that patient/insurance information is complete. * Obtains signatures on all required forms (i.e. advance directives, general condition of admission, HIPAA, and Medicare patient rights). * Identifies and completes Medicare questionnaire during registration process. * Identifies primary & secondary insurance coverage. * Reviews demographic information utilizing approved verification systems. * Scans admission forms, picture ID, and insurance cards.
- Collects cash deposits or fees and processes cash transactions in accordance with admitting policies and procedures.
- Logs all shock, trauma and burn patients manually. Record registrations, admissions, and discharges manually when required.
- Logs medical records when received and disassembles as necessary.
- Prepares, files and maintains required records, forms, logs, registration roster, and other documents for administrative and compliance purposes.
- Reviews physician orders upon admission and assigns appropriate level of care to ensure patients receive accurate bed assignments.
- Utilizes computer and related equipment to update and revise patient information to reflect demographic, financial status changes, newborn admissions, patient transfers, and bed assignment changes.
- Provides notification to applicable insurance companies on daily basis with subscriber admissions and documents notifications as required.
- Communicates and responds to inquiries according to established policies for release of information. Answers inquiries from nursing, medical and/or other staff members regarding admission and patient’s location. Interacts and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies in processing and releasing patient information (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
- Completion required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit-based performance improvement activities.
Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience Required
- Selected applicant must successfully complete medical terminology within 90 Days Required
- Minimum 1 year experience clerical or related experience, preferably in healthcare setting, utilizing computerized equipment for data entry purposes. Required and
- Experience with third party payors Preferred and
- Completion of a clerical program, customer service or equivalent education may be utilized in lieu of experience. Required
- Selected applicant must successfully complete medical terminology within 90 days of assignment. Required
Physical Demands- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Lifting - Rarely
- Carrying - Rarely
- Pushing - Rarely
- Pulling - Rarely
- Climbing - Rarely
- Balancing - Rarely
- Stooping - Rarely
- Kneeling - Rarely
- Crouching - Rarely
- Crawling - Rarely
- Reaching - Rarely
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Feeling - Rarely
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities. - 3 Days Ago
Admitting Clerk - ER Admitting - Nights
- Jefferson Memorial Hospital
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JEFFERSON CITY, TN
FULL_TIME
- At Tennova Healthcare, we strive to be simply the best. The best for our community, for our providers and for our employees. We are purposeful in our commitment to hire the right person for the right ...
- 17 Days Ago
Admitting Clerk PRN
- Newport Medical Center
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NEWPORT, TN
PART_TIME
- AT TENNOVA HEALTHCARE, WE STRIVE TO BE SIMPLY THE BEST. THE BEST FOR OUR COMMUNITY, FOR OUR PROVIDERS AND FOR OUR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE PURPOSEFUL IN OUR COMMITMENT TO HIRE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT ...
- 8 Days Ago
Admitting Clerk FT
- Cocke County HMA LLC
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Newport, TN
FULL_TIME
- AT TENNOVA HEALTHCARE, WE STRIVE TO BE SIMPLY THE BEST. THE BEST FOR OUR COMMUNITY, FOR OUR PROVIDERS AND FOR OUR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE PURPOSEFUL IN OUR COMMITMENT TO HIRE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT ...
- 11 Days Ago
Admitting Clerk PRN
- Tennova Healhcare - Newport Medical Center
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Newport, TN
FULL_TIME
- AT TENNOVA HEALTHCARE, WE STRIVE TO BE SIMPLY THE BEST. THE BEST FOR OUR COMMUNITY, FOR OUR PROVIDERS AND FOR OUR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE PURPOSEFUL IN OUR COMMITMENT TO HIRE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT ...
- 1 Month Ago
Admitting Clerk ER
- Henry County Medical Center
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Paris, TN
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Henry County Medical Center - Paris, TN Position Type: FT 80 Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Rotating Job Category: Health Care DescriptionR...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Tennova Knoxville Physician RMC - Turkey Creek
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Knoxville, TN
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Admitting Clerk - ER Admitting - Days
- Jefferson Memorial Hospital
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Jefferson City, TN
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Admitting Clerk Representative
- McPherson Hospital
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Mcpherson, KS
- McPherson Hospital - Job description Mission statement Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, eve...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Admitting Clerk (Emergency Department)
- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
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Mooresville, NC
- Registers patients and processes related paperwork. Duties include interviewing patients, preparing standard registratio...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Admitting Clerk - Front Desk
- Merit Health - River Oaks
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Flowood, MS
- Registers patients and processes related paperwork. Duties include interviewing patients, preparing standard registratio...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Admitting Clerk - Patient Access, FT, Hours will vary
- Tennova Knoxville Physician RMC - Turkey Creek
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Knoxville, TN
- Registers patients and processes related paperwork. Duties include interviewing patients, preparing standard registratio...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Admitting Clerk - Outpatient - FT - 5a to 1:30p
- Merit Health - River Oaks
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Flowood, MS
- Registers patients and processes related paperwork. Duties include interviewing patients, preparing standard registratio...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Admitting Clerk jobs
$33,530 to $41,375
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What does an Admitting Clerk do?
Admitting Clerk in Monroe, LA
Admitting clerks perform the function of registering names of candidates for admit ting or providing entry to an organization.
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Admitting Clerk in Waco, TX
Often, the clerk will greet and interview patients, input personal information into a database, direct patients to different areas of the building, make appointments and maintain patient files.
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