About NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.
Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:00 A. M – 4:00 P.
M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: With broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, is responsible for non-medical functions relating directly to patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assists in planning and organizing the operations of the Department of Admissions; performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: Responsible for the performance of all admissions functions including liaison between the Admissions Office and the Medical-Surgical staff; liaison with the hospital support staff including Medical Records, Housekeeping, Dietary and Nursing relating to the scheduling of admissions, bed availability and utilization.
Establishes operational goals, record management and forms control and informational programs. Conducts departmental management studies, including studies of organization, methods and procedures. Makes recommendations regarding modifications and improvement of systems.
Responsible for the prompt and accurate completion of all admission and preadmission forms. Supervises collection of data on condition and status of patients. Maintains patient roster and control of visitors.
Directs administrative and clerical functions relating to processing of patient registration. Responsible for census control involving the compiling and maintenance of accurate patient census, bed availability and collection of all related statistics. Directs the functions for receiving and processing of advance notifications of patients’ admissions and discharges.
Directs the processing of inter and intra hospital transfers. Supervises initial control of patient’s clothing, property and valuables. Assists in preparation and administration of Admission Department’s budget.
Plans, assigns and reviews work of subordinates and is responsible for a satisfactory completion of assigned activities. Prepares work schedules and insures compliance with procedures and policies.
1. A Baccalaureate Degree issued upon the completion of a four-year course in Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited college and one year of fulltime experience in a progressively responsible supervisory or administrative position, performing admissions duties, in a hospital or similar institution with one-hundred-and-fifty or more beds; or, 2. High school Diploma or evidence of having passed an examination for a High School Equivalency Diploma plus five years of full-time experience as described in (1) above; or, 3.
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.