Admissions Specialist l

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4.5 wks

11 holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life & Disability

FSA

Retirement plan

Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a part-time Registration Clerk to handle registration, admission and scheduling for all inpatient and outpatient services. You will collect patient demographics, update history and insurance information, and ensure appointments are timely while coordinating with clinics on status.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a year of office and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic computer literacy required.
• One year in an office setting and one year in customer service.
• Experience with Medicaid or commercial insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration, admission and scheduling for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Collect, update and input patient demographics, history and insurance information.
• Ensure timely appointments and coordinate with clinics regarding registration status.

Skills

Office experience

Customer service

PC literacy

Excel

Word

Typing 40 wpm

10-key

Medicaid/Insurance

Yup’ik language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IBM systems

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. 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. Computer literacy required. 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. Yup’ik speaker preferred.

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
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum: 21.78 Employment Type: Regular Time Type: Part time Hours Per Week: 20 FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmitive 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.