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Westchester Medical Center

Admitting Clerk

Suffern, NY · On-site

The Admitting Clerk collects demographics and insurance information from the patient while activating the patient encounter for medical treatment. Utilizes the various systems, assesses each account ...

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital

Admitting Clerk

Newberry, MI · On-site

$16.77 - $20.94/hr

Admitting Clerk Job Status: Part time; 48 Hours Bi-Weekly with Rotating HolidaysPay Rate: $16.77 - $20.94Duties: Responsible for assisting patients in answering question and directing them to ...

WMC Health Network

Admitting Clerk

Port Jervis, NY · On-site

$23.24/hr

The Clerk Admit/Registration collects demographics and insurance information from the patient while activating the patient encounter for medical treatment. Utilizes the various systems, assesses each ...

Community Health Systems

Admitting Clerk

Granbury, TX · On-site

Job Summary The Admitting Clerk facilitates the efficient admission and registration of patients, ensuring accuracy in documentation, insurance verification, and financial counseling. This role ...

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How much do admitting clerk jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for admitting clerk in the United States is $19.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a hospital admitting clerk?

To become a hospital admitting clerk, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication and organizational skills. Some employers prefer candidates with experience in healthcare administration or familiarity with hospital information systems. On-the-job training is common, and certifications in medical office procedures can enhance job prospects.

What is the difference between Admitting Clerk vs Receptionist?

AspectAdmitting ClerkReceptionist
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require medical office trainingHigh school diploma typically sufficient
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesOffices, front desks, various industries
Job DutiesRegistering patients, verifying insurance, updating recordsGreeting visitors, answering calls, scheduling appointments

While both roles involve front-desk duties, an Admitting Clerk primarily handles patient registration and insurance verification in healthcare settings, whereas a Receptionist manages general visitor reception and administrative tasks across various industries.

What is an admitting clerk?

Admitting Clerks are administrative professionals who work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. Their primary responsibility is to register patients for admission, collect personal and insurance information, verify details, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed. They serve as the initial point of contact for patients, helping to facilitate a smooth and organized admission process. Admitting Clerks also coordinate with medical staff and may handle billing, scheduling, and data entry tasks. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

What are some typical challenges faced by an admitting clerk, and how can they be managed effectively?

Admitting Clerks often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of patient admissions, ensuring the accuracy of personal and insurance information, and handling sensitive patient situations with empathy. Effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication skills can help navigate these challenges. Building a good rapport with both patients and healthcare team members is crucial for smooth operations and positive patient experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an admitting clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Admitting Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with experience in healthcare or administrative support. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient management software is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure accurate patient admissions, smooth workflow, and a positive experience for patients and staff.
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Infographic showing various Admitting Clerk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,706 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

ED Admitting Clerk

Cass Regional Medical Center

Harrisonville, MO • On-site

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ED Admitting Clerk

Harrisonville, MO 64701

Overview

Position Type PRN Job Shift Night Education Level High School

Description

Primary Purpose: To accurately process all hospital Registrations/Admissions in a timely and organized manner striving for the best customer service possible.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: No formal responsibility. The policies associated with the job's purpose and essential responsibilities are set by others.

Routine Decision Making: Determines what area the patient must report to and in what admitting classification they are put in.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.

Required Knowledge: Insurance and general PC knowledge, medical terminology

Required Skills and Ability: Excellent communication skill; problem solving; organizational skills; proficiency in keyboarding/computer use, multitasking, critical thinking skills. Deal effectively with emotionally charged situations.

Unusual Working Conditions: Risk of blood, body fluid contamination. Risk for injury from aggressive, combative or disoriented patients. Risk of injury related to poor body mechanics. Potential exposure to hazardous drugs and chemicals.

Education and Certification/ Registration required for the Position: High school education. NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

  1. Accurately collects demographic and Insurance information from patients or their responsible party and processes paperwork necessary for registration to Emergency, Inpatient, and Outpatient settings. (55% of time)
  2. Treats each customer as the most important person and handles paperwork in a timely manner.
  3. Displays Communication skills by listening to customers and hospital staff, speaking in a clear and friendly way over the phone and face to face.
  4. Need to stay organized as each customer that is registered creates a paper trail that needs to be accurate and in order.
  5. Obtains signatures for consent of treatment on all patients at time of registration and makes sure the patient is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
  6. In the emergency room will make phone calls for physicians, pages physicians and handles faxes for nurses and/or physicians.
  7. In the emergency room, admitting clerk will be proficient in using Hiplink, passport, and payer portal.
  8. Complete notice of admissions as indicated for emergency department patients.
  9. In the emergency room handles multiple phone lines if needed.
  10. In the emergency room will put in appropriate order sets and various verbal orders from providers.
  11. Admitting duties should take precedent over ward clerk duties.

    12. B. Co-pay collections (5% of time)

  12. Attempts to collect co pays on all emergency department and surgery patients according to policy and procedure
  13. Attempts to collect co pays on patients with outpatient and ancillary procedures and certain specialist clinic patients, according to policy and procedure.
  14. Always treats customers courteous and professional if questions or problems arise.
  15. Daily Reconciles cash drawers at end of shift.

    16. C. Benefit and insurance verifications (35% of time)

  16. Verify insurance(s) eligibility in real time on all patients in the emergency department.

    17. D. Other duties as assigned (5% of time).

    Qualifications

    High school diploma required. Experience in patient registration and insurance verification preferred.

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