Admitting-Discharge Representative - PAS Centennial

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Nevada; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is seeking an admissions clerk to collect patient demographics, insurance details and signatures, and to secure authorizations. The role includes placing ID bracelets on patients, handling payments and processing discharges.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital admissions experience. EPIC EHR experience is required, with strong communication skills to interact with diverse individuals in a

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in admissions in a hospital or medical office setting.
• EPIC EHR experience required.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains demographics, insurance information and signatures from patients.
• Receives authorization forms and obtains authorizations.
• Places ID bracelets on patients' wrists; collects payments and discharges patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing and ten-key

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EHR Experience

Job description

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITSPACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary

Obtains demographics, insurance information and signatures from patients; receives authorization form and obtains authorizations; places ID bracelets on patients' wrists; collects payments and discharges patients.

Education/Experience

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in admissions in a hospital or medical office setting.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None required.

• EPIC EHR Experience
• One (1) year of Primary Care Experience

Knowledge of

• Office theories and principles
• medical terminology
• insurance carriers and reimbursement schedules
• basic math
• medical and insurance terminology
• department and hospital safety practices and procedures
• patient rights
• infection control policies and practices
• handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials
• department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures
• age specific patient care practices

Skill in

Performing basic mathematical computations; using computers and related software applications; using standard office equipment such as phones, copiers and facsimiles; typing and ten key; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; effective, efficient and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to remain seated for long periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.