Admitting Specialist I - Full Time (0.8 FTE) / Variable

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Patient Registration representative to support seamless patient onboarding and billing processes. You will obtain registration details, verify insurance, and assist callers while maintaining professionalism in a healthcare setting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and teamwork, with a 0.8 FTE schedule and on-site work at Island Hospital.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 6 months’ office receptionist or medical experience; CPT/ICD9 knowledge preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data at all times.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsabilités

• Obtains specific information from patients to accurately register for Island Hospital services.
• Obtains necessary signatures on forms.
• Processes diagnostic orders into Meditech and handles ABN-related billing as needed.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using electronic resources.
• Answers switchboard calls and directs or assists callers professionally.
• Greets patients, visitors, and co-workers with courtesy and provides information as needed.
• Provides clerical support across hospital departments as required.
• May perform data entry of charges or contact patients to obtain account information.

Connaissances

Office receptionist experience

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

Outils

Meditech

Description du poste

Job Category: Patient Registration

Requisition Number: ADMIT002291

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard. We are always looking for people who have a passion for customer service, team collaboration and making an impact while working in a healthcare environment!

• Schedule: 0.8 FTE (Full Time) / Variable
• Obtains specific information from patients required to accurately complete all types of registrations including Inpatient, Outpatient, ER, Observation, Client and Recurring patient visits for Island Hospital services.
• Obtains necessary signatures on forms.
• Processes diagnostic orders into Meditech, including entering billing codes & obtaining signed ABN’s when necessary.
• Verify insurance eligibility using electronic resources.
• Answers switchboard calls and department phones in a professional, welcoming manner, to determine nature of business and transfers calls to proper destination or assisting callers.
• Greets all patients, visitors & co-workers courteously, providing general information & direction assistance as needed.
• Exhibits Island Hospital’s Promise at all times while on duty or while representing the hospital both in/outside of the facility.
• Assists with a variety of clerical duties which may include but is not limited to: Mail Processing (inbound w/cash batch & outbound mail) assists with ordering supplies for department, receives over the counter payments (cash, check or credit cards), accurately maintains and balances the cash drawer.
• Provides clerical support for other hospital departments including, but not limited to, assisting with miscellaneous registration processes, ambulance account processing, reference lab processing, claims processing, sorting, scanning, and filing.
• May require data entry of charges or calling patients or other facilities to obtain necessary account information.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the role:

• HS Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Minimum six months’ experience as an office receptionist; and/or medical skill experience required. Experience with CPT, ICD9 coding and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support efforts of team members.
• Ability to identify and follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

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