Lead Admitting Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Admits all patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process. Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process. Schedules and trains admitting and communications departments. Gathers patient valuables. Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls. Supplies general information and direction. Oversees Admitting Officer staff. Ages of patients served ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Admits patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process.
• Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process.
• Discusses advance directives, financial assistance forms, durable power of attorney.
• Schedules and trains admitting and communications staff.
• Provides support to admitting and communications staff.
• Interviews and selects candidates for hire.
• Gathers patient valuables.
• Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls.
• Supplies general information and direction.
• Demonstrates proficiency on office equipment including computer, badge reader, fax machine, forms printer, calculator, phone system, copier, paper shredder, label printer, switchboard.
• Responds to code calls according to departmental procedures.
• Follows procedures for overhead paging.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Morrison Community Hospital.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to maintain a calm professional manner in stressful situations.
• Must type a minimum of 45 wpm accurately.
• Must be able to keep basic records and statistics.
• Must have knowledge of filing systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring.