Admissions Specialist II

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

A tribal health care organization in Alaska is seeking an individual for a role focused on patient registration and admissions. Responsibilities include collecting patient demographics, updating information, and ensuring communication about appointments. Candidates should have a high school diploma, customer service experience, and familiarity with computer systems. The position offers generous PTO, paid holidays, and comprehensive healthcare benefits, making a meaningful impact on the health of the local community.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of office experience required.
• Requires two years in a customer service position.
• Experience with Medicaid or commercial insurance for one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration and admission functions for services.
• Collect and update patient information into the system.
• Ensure timely appointment communications with clinics.

Skills

Office experience

Customer service

Typing (50 wpm)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM compatible computer system

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 system. 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, assists patients with appointment questions.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years office experience.
• Two years in customer service position.
• Two years IBM or compatible computer system.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.
• Type 50 words per minute.
• Has worked with Medicaid or commercial insurance for one year.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• 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.