Admissions Clerk Evenings

PORT ST LUCIE HOSPITAL; Port Saint Lucie (FL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K

PTO and Sick time

Descrizione del lavoro

Port St Lucie Hospital is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support admissions for patients entering our behavioral health facility in Port St Lucie. The role handles insurance verification, pre-certifications, fax processing, and collaborates with nursing and admissions staff to ensure a smooth intake experience.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, 1–3 years of healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and a commitment to HIPAA confidentiality.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with insurance verification and pre-certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance helpful.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication while maintaining confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Receive, review, and process admissions documents (electronic and fax).
• Verify insurance coverage and inform nursing/admissions teams.
• Complete insurance pre-certifications and document outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and close out S-Faxes.
• Time-stamp and organize incoming documentation.
• Assist with codes and emergencies as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and assist with projects.

Conoscenze

Insurance verification

Pre-certification processes

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Admissions Clerk- Evenings

Location: Port St Lucie Hospital

Position Summary

Port St Lucie Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Admissions Clerk to support the admissions process for patients entering our behavioral health facility. This role is responsible for insurance verification, pre-certifications, fax processing, and collaborating closely with nursing and admissions staff to ensure a smooth patient intake experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process incoming electronic and faxed admissions documents

• Verify insurance coverage and communicate information to nursing and admissions teams

• Complete insurance pre-certifications and document outcomes accurately

• Maintain accurate documentation and properly close out S-Faxes

• Time-stamp and organize incoming documentation

• Assist with hospital codes and emergency situations as needed

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards

• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

• Support departmental projects and additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 1–3 years of healthcare experience preferred, ideally in behavioral health or mental health

• Experience with insurance verification and pre-certification processes preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology and third-party reimbursement programs

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor, temperature-controlled healthcare environment

• Collaborative team-focused setting

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• 401K

• PTO and Sick time

This position requires a pre-employment Level 2 Background check: https://info.flclearinghouse.com