ADMITTING OFFICER
In New Jersey, Admitting Officer is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $60,876 and $88,743.
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Admitting Officer is a common title, so it is used in both State and local service. The local side is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, which set their own pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, supervises admitting office personnel; determines eligibility and arranges for admission of patients to a hospital; does other related work.
Examples of work
Determines eligibility and arranges for admission of patients to a hospital. Interviews patient or relative to obtain necessary personal and financial data. Assigns accomodations. Prepares records of admission, transfer, and other required data. Initiates notice of patients' admission to concerned personnel. Supervises admitting office personnel. Reviews list of unoccupied beds and makes preadmission reservations according to type of case and accommodation desired. Interviews patients to determine income, financial obligations, and eligibility for care. Coordinates admitting procedures with activities of other hospital units. Answers the more difficult inquiries concerning admission regulations and procedures. Plans and organizes the work of the admission unit. Provides assignments and instruction to assigned employees. Prepares periodic and special statistical reports. Maintains, and/or supervises the maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the hospital admission procedures. Knowledge of the methods used to collect data. Knowledge of interview techniques. Knowledge of the methods used to determine eligibility for admissions. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff. Ability to conduct interviews and collect information. Ability to provide eligibility determinations. Ability to establish and maintain records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in arranging admissions in a hospital, nursing home or other institutional environment. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a current and valid registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.