What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Clerk position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Admissions Clerk
Requisition ID
2026-39249
Category
Office and Clerical
Job Locations
US-KY-Hyden
Community
MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH
Posted Date
8/24/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Admissions
Shift
Night Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Hyden
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
41749
Facility/Process Level : Address
130 Kate Ireland Drive
Qualifications:
Education
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience
• Experience in dealing with the public preferred.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Must be able to operate routine office equipment, including but not limited to:
• Postage meter
• Typewriter
• Display terminal and terminal printer
• Adding machine
• Copy machine
• Fax machine
• Medifax machine
• Communication systems
• Must type a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute accurately.
• Strong customer service and public interaction skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to perform clerical and administrative duties efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as general receptionist for the hospital, greeting patients and visitors in person or by phone in a courteous manner.
- Provides general information concerning the hospital and/or patient's condition in accordance with hospital guidelines and secures signatures on documents if required.
- Operates communication system placing and answering telephone calls, paging or contacting staff, and keeping appropriate records and assists in locating patient's families.
- Determines patient's needs by admitting to hospital or referring to appropriate facility and escorts patient to proper area or arranges for transportation.
- Maintains a roster of inpatients by names, bed number, and religious preference, reporting daily on admissions and discharges; maintains elective admission schedule and contacts patients when rooms are available.
- Prepares all necessary records relating to admission, payment, and discharge of patient.
- Pulls patient charts, maintains appointment schedules, handles money, retains custody of hospital keys as required.
- May assist patients in and out of vehicles.
- Operates various office equipment.
- Performs cashier duties; e.g. receipts of payment and issuance of receipts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.