Performs pre-admitting activities. Receives bookings from physicians and interviews patients before admission to obtain required information and to explain hospital policies.
Performs admitting activities. Greets patients and conducts patient interviews to obtain required information and signatures. Notifies nursing unit of patient arrival and assigns a volunteer if needed.
Prepares and distributes various admission forms.
Answers daily inquiries regarding admitting procedures, hospital regulations and services; refers inquiries to appropriate person or department elsewhere in the hospital when necessary.
