Admissions Specialist I: Patient Registration & Insurance

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients accurately and promptly, verify insurance, collect co-pays, and complete pre-certifications. You will ensure HIPAA compliance, maintain clear communication with patients and care teams, and support bed assignments and financial counseling as needed.

Responsibilities include creating patient accounts, obtaining demographics, insurance details, and authorization statuses, while delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare billing/registration experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in a timely and accurate manner and establish accounts/medical record numbers.
• Verify insurance coverage and communicate co-pays and deductibles to patients.
• Complete insurance verifications and pre-certifications/authorizations.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and coordinate with care teams.
• Assist with bed assignments and follow registration standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Avera St Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients accurately and promptly, verify insurance, collect co-pays, and complete pre-certifications. You will ensure HIPAA compliance, maintain clear communication with patients and care teams, and support bed assignments and financial counseling as needed.

Responsibilities include creating patient accounts, obtaining demographics, insurance details, and authorization statuses, while delivering compassionate,