PRN Admitting Clerk

Patient Access Representative (Admitting) – PRN

Patient Financial Services | Ashe Memorial Hospital | West Jefferson, NC

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, our mission guides everything we do: “To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care.”

We are proud to be recognized as Ashe’s Best Place to Work and for excellence across our providers, staff, and patient care teams. Join an organization where your role is essential in creating a positive first impression and seamless patient experience. Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors promptly, courteously, and professionally
• Register patients for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services
• Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information
• Explain admission forms, patient rights, and required documentation
• Collect co-pays, deposits, and perform cashiering functions
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations as needed
• Direct patients to appropriate departments and coordinate with clinical staff
• Answer and route incoming calls while providing accurate information
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies
• Support daily census reporting and departmental operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent – required
• Experience: Previous patient registration or healthcare experience preferred