Register patients by collecting demographic, personal, and billing information and processing preadmissions, admissions, transfers, and discharges in the ADT system.
Prepare admission documentation, obtain required signatures, and issue patient identification bands.
Access healthcare databases (e.g., HealthNet, PharmNet) to verify or assign PHNs and retrieve patient information as needed.
Process payments and explain policies related to self-pay accounts, deposits, room charges, and admission procedures.
Coordinate bed management by monitoring bed availability, assisting with bed assignments, and communicating with clinical staff.
Facilitate patient transfers by handling requests and coordinating with healthcare facilities, physicians, air ambulance, and patient transport services.
Maintain records and reports including admission lists, bed statistics, patient cancellations, audit reports, and other departmental files.
Provide customer service by responding to patient and visitor inquiries, giving directions, arranging escorts, and safeguarding patient valuables.
Perform administrative and operational support duties such as answering phones, booking appointments, photocopying documents, managing supplies, handling alarms, and arranging staff relief coverage.
Support compliance and departmental operations by conducting data quality reviews, assisting with morgue and body-release procedures when required, training coworkers and students, and performing other related duties.

Grade 12 education
Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to deal with others effectively
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to organize work
Ability to operate related equipment

Providence Health Care is hiring a Registration Clerk