Admissions Specialist: Patient Access & Billing (PRN, Day)

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

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to register patients, verify insurance, and collect co-pays in a timely and compassionate manner. You will align with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate accounts and smooth patient flow, while upholding HIPAA privacy and hospital policies.

The role is PRN with day shifts, Monday–Friday, and requires excellent communication and accuracy in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience in billing, insurance or registration preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates patient accounts and medical record numbers accurately and timely.
• Registers patients by entering demographic and insurance information per standards.
• Obtain and communicate patient estimates and collect deposits per plan benefits.
• Maintain positive customer relations and inform patients about HIPAA privacy practices.
• Coordinate internal hospital communications and verify insurance details (pre-certification/authorization).
• Assist in obtaining consents and essential documentation during patient admission.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Registrations

Insurance Verifications

Education

High School or GED Equivalency

Job description

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to register patients, verify insurance, and collect co-pays in a timely and compassionate manner. You will align with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate accounts and smooth patient flow, while upholding HIPAA privacy and hospital policies.

The role is PRN with day shifts, Monday–Friday, and requires excellent communication and accuracy in handling sensitive information.