Admitting/Discharge Clerk admits and discharges patients to and from hospital. Interviews patients to obtain required medical and financial information and completes registration and discharge forms. Being an Admitting/Discharge Clerk verifies patient insurance and ensures registration and discharge forms are properly signed. May be responsible for collecting patient payments and/or arranging patient transfer. Additionally, Admitting/Discharge Clerk typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Admitting/Discharge Clerk gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. To be an Admitting/Discharge Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience or may have 0 years of experience plus an associates degree, or additional training, or certification. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor in a city division to perform semi-routine clerical duties including applying detailed knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. May perform duties including, but not limited to the following, independently maintain and update data in various advanced software applications such as spreadsheets, databases. Creates and edits various reports. Greets and responds to phone calls and guests. Maintains various records and files. Proofreads, edits, and/or prepares written correspondence, presentations, charts, etc.
OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate a personal computer and to utilize various office software applications.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of clerical experience; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
Special Requirements on posting: The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
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Division: Police