Every April 5th is observed as Hospital Admitting Clerks Day. It’s a day to celebrate those dedicated individuals who are responsible for processing patients when they arrive at a hospital so that they can receive the treatment they need as soon as possible.

These employees ask patients questions that might be pertinent to their situation or health condition and ensure that the paperwork is completed so that the hospital can take the necessary steps to treat the patient.

Although hospital admitting clerks serve a vital function in any hospital, they often don’t receive the respect they deserve. All of us can change that, however, by observing this day when it comes around every year.

The History of Hospital Admitting Clerks Day

Although we’re unsure who invented Hospital Admitting Clerks Day, we do know that it was created sometime around 2002 or 2003. We speculate that it was probably started as a way for a hospital or hospital manager to celebrate their admitting clerks, but we can’t verify if we’re correct.

We’ll continue to try to find the origins of this day, but until we do, what we have gathered together in this article will have to suffice.

Some Quick Facts About Hospital Admitting Clerks

You may think that you know what hospital admitting clerks do, but how much do you really know? If you’re like us, then you probably didn’t know as much as you thought. That’s why we’ve decided to do some additional research and lay out some facts about this profession and these professionals that we think all of our readers will find interesting.

• This profession requires a high school diploma and may require 1-3 years of related experience.
• Some hospital admitting clerk positions don’t require related experience if they have specialized training and/or certification.
• In 2020, the median salary for hospital admitting clerks was $36,170 USD.

Observing Hospital Admitting Clerks Day

This is a day for people to celebrate the hospital admitting clerks in their lives. Whether they’re a relative, a coworker, or an employee who has recently admitted you, this is a day to show them the respect they deserve.

This can be as simple as saying thank you or by giving them a card, fruit basket, or flowers. People can also spread their appreciation for hospital admitting clerks through the Internet using the hashtag #HospitalAdmittingClerksDay.

Let’s all take the time to show these professionals some respect and let them know that they’re important to any patient who has ever had to be admitted to the hospital.