Admitting Clerk

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Admitting Clerk to join our team at Kaiser Permanente. As an Admitting Clerk, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth admission process for our patients.

• Verify Patient Information: Verify patient eligibility and obtain authorization for admission to the hospital. Explain the admission process, hospital regulations, and policies to patients or their representatives.
• Review Documents: Review all required documents for completeness and accuracy. Prepare patient armbands and perform pre-admission functions for surgery and labor & delivery cases.
• Coordinate Bed Assignments: Collaborate with nursing and other clinical departments to facilitate bed assignments for non-elective and elective admissions.
• Process Patient Valuables: Secure and release patient valuables.
• Perform Reception Duties: Answer phones, greet members at the front desk, and relieve other clerks for breaks and lunches as needed.

• Experience: One year of cash handling experience in a hospital admitting, business office, or medical office setting.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skills: Type 25 wpm or as required by Medical Center. Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities required of an Admitting Clerk.

• Medical Terminology: Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Title: Admitting Clerk
Location: Irvine, California
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.