Admissions Clerk Weekends

PORT ST LUCIE HOSPITAL; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Port St Lucie Hospital in Port St Lucie, FL is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support the admissions process for our behavioral health facility. This role handles insurance verification, pre-certifications, fax processing, and works closely with nursing and admissions staff to ensure a smooth patient intake experience.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and 1–3 years of healthcare experience, preferably in behavioral health, with strong organizational and confidentiality skills for a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years healthcare experience preferred, behavioral health/mental health preferred.
• Experience with insurance verification and pre-certification processes preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and third-party reimbursement programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process incoming admissions documents (electronic and fax).
• Verify insurance coverage and communicate with nursing/admissions teams.
• Complete insurance pre-certifications and document outcomes accurately.
• Maintain documentation and close out S-Faxes.
• Time-stamp and organize incoming documentation.
• Assist with hospital codes and emergency situations as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support departmental projects and additional administrative duties.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Admissions Clerk- PRN Weekends

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

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