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Overview

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides advanced orthopedic programs in the region and has the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. It is consistently ranked among leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.

NYU Langone Health values equity, diversity, and inclusion and aims to be a place where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Admitting Clerk.

• Assists in taking reservations from physicians offices, organizes daily admissions boards, and assigns beds. Enters all information in the computer systems and on admission waiting lists accurately and expeditiously.
• Efficiently and courteously answers telephone inquiries; assists in assigning patients to appropriate accommodations.
• Courteously explains patient responsibilities (e.g., private room differentials, limited insurance coverage) and thoroughly answers all questions pertaining to admission.
• Contacts the physician's office if necessary to rectify patient demographics or logistical problems.
• Obtains required pre-admission and admission information; verifies authenticity and accuracy of source materials and gathers up-to-date information.
• Adheres to departmental guidelines regarding sick time, vacation, personal days, and other leaves; arrives on time, notifies of absences promptly, and maintains a professional appearance; wears identification badge at all times.
• Ensures departmental compliance with applicable standards of The Joint Commission and relevant federal, state, and city regulations; designs and implements a comprehensive program of quality assurance; stays aware of current regulatory requirements and answers related questions.
• Accurately updates the computer system to reflect all personal demographic information; explains forms, obtains and witnesses signatures on consent and financial agreements.
• Reviews previously obtained orders for accuracy; promptly enters each admission in the admission log book.
• Performs other duties as assigned; makes suggestions to enhance the area; volunteers assistance to others when appropriate; seeks additional assignments when work is completed; demonstrates a desire to learn additional skill sets.
• Demonstrates prioritization and time management; coordinates daily tasks to maximize shift productivity; adapts well to scheduling changes.
• Recognizes problems and identifies appropriate solutions; escalates to management or follows up as needed; seeks information to ensure accurate completion of duties.
• Cooperates and communicates with all hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors in a courteous, effective, and professional manner; maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, and hospital information.
• Answers telephone inquiries politely and identifies the department; routes non-routine inquiries to Supervisors; takes messages accurately.
• Computes and compiles the hospital's daily census; gathers required statistics from the computer system, admission log, and bed board; performs calculations and records data accurately.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Hospital admissions experience and/or familiarity with insurance verification procedures preferred.

• In addition to the minimum qualifications, light typing and working knowledge of computers are required, as are good communication and interpersonal skills.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $23.64 - $24.96 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of…