Admissions Specialist - PRN Day Shift, Patient Access

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

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to register patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and establish accounts. The role requires accurate data entry, timely processing, and clear communication with patients and hospital staff.

The position offers a day shift on a PRN basis, with a multidisciplinary team focused on compassionate patient care and Moving Health Forward.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience in billing, insurance or registration.

Responsibilities

• Create accounts/medical record numbers and verify insurance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Register patients by entering demographic and insurance information following standards.
• Educate patients on plan benefits and collect deposits and co-pays as applicable.
• Maintain positive patient relations and ensure HIPAA privacy practices are followed.
• Coordinate communications with patients, staff, providers and external agencies; verify insurance and authorization.
• Assist in bedside registrations and support CARE values in daily work.

Job description

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to register patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and establish accounts. The role requires accurate data entry, timely processing, and clear communication with patients and hospital staff.

The position offers a day shift on a PRN basis, with a multidisciplinary team focused on compassionate patient care and Moving Health Forward.