Admissions Specialist I

RPMGlobal; Alaska; On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska seeks an Admissions Registrar responsible for registration, admission and scheduling across inpatient and outpatient services. You will collect demographics, input insurance data, verify eligibility and ensure timely communication with clinics about appointment status.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of office and customer service experience, and basic Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year office experience.
• One year in customer service position.
• One year IBM or compatible computer system.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Has worked with Medicaid or commercial insurance preferably.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration, admission and scheduling functions for all inpatient and outpatient services.
• Collect, update, and input patient demographics, history and insurance information into appropriate computer repository.
• Maintain or establish patient eligibility and primary provider on all patient encounters.
• Ensure appointment time is timely, communicates with clinics with patient appointment and registration status.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

10-key data entry

Basic Excel

Basic Word

Office experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medicaid/Commercial insurance familiarity

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

Perform registration, admission and scheduling functions for all inpatient and outpatient services provided by YKHC. Collect, update, and input patient demographics, history and insurance information into appropriate computer repository. Maintain or establish patient eligibility and primary provider on all patient encounters. Ensures appointment time is timely, communicates with clinics with patient appointment and registration status.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year office experience.
• One year in customer service position.
• One year IBM or compatible computer system.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Has worked with Medicaidor commercial insurance preferably.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative-action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

Additional Information

ID: 18976

Location: Bethel

Department: Admissions

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 21.78

FLSA Status: Non-exempt