Admitting Clerk II - ASH - FT - Variable Shifts

The Astria Health system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washington’s wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington.
Astria Health is the parent non-profit organization of Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Astria Toppenish Hospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through its Astria Health Hospitals and its Astria Ambulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley.
Astria Ambulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.
Ability to interact in a friendly, positive manner with all customer patient and family contacts; in person and on the phone.
Ability to communicate effectively in all external and internal interactions.
Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
Ability to operate general office equipment, i.
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, computers, printers, copiers, embossers, and telephone.
Education: Successful completion of medical terminology course.
Skilled in English grammar and spelling.
General office skills, including computer and keyboarding skills.
Able to type a minimum of 40 wpm.
Registers patients and processes related paperwork.
Duties include interviewing patients, preparing standard registration forms, and performing other admission or transfer related tasks.
May be expected to perform clerical and secretarial work.
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Typically reports to a supervisor and/or manager.
Experience: Preference will be given to candidate who has prior admitting experience.
Bilingual preferred.