| Job Title |
Hospital-admitting Clerk |
| Job Description |
Interviews Incoming Patient Or Representative And Enters
Information Required For Admission Into Computer: Interviews
Patient Or Representative To Obtain And Record Name, Address,
Age, Religion, Persons To Notify In Case Of Emergency, Attending
Physician, And Individual Or Insurance Company Responsible For
Payment Of Bill. Explains Hospital Regulations, Such As Visiting
Hours, Payment Of Accounts, And Schedule Of Charges. Escorts
Patient Or Arranges For Escort To Assigned Room Or Ward. Enters
Patient Admitting Information Into Computer And Routes Printed
Copy To Designated Department. Obtains Signed Statement From
Patient To Protect Hospital's Interests. May Assign Patient To
Room Or Ward. May Compile Data For Occupancy And Census Records.
May Store Patient's Valuables. May Receive Payments On Account.
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