Compassionate Admitting Clerk - Part-Time, Evenings/Nights

Othello Community Hospital; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Othello Community Hospital in Othello, WA is looking for a Part-Time Admitting Clerk to greet and register patients, collect insurance and payment information, and ensure a smooth patient experience. This role requires strong communication, accuracy, and a friendly, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities include explaining hospital policies, collecting signatures, processing payments, and entering data into our system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hospital admissions or front desk customer service preferred (1–2 years).
• Training in medical terminology, billing, or office administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and visitors with professionalism and compassion.
• Register patients for all hospital services (inpatient, outpatient, emergency).
• Collect and verify personal, insurance, and financial information.
• Obtain and explain consent forms and required documentation.
• Enter patient data accurately into hospital systems.
• Process payments and balance the daily cash drawer.
• Verify insurance eligibility using appropriate systems.
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA compliance).
• Direct patients to appropriate departments or areas.
• Communicate with hospital staff to support smooth operations.
• Answer and route phone calls using a multi-line system.
• Provide information, take messages, and handle basic complaints.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Data entry accuracy

Patient service orientation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional and compassionate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology / billing training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospital systems

Job description

Othello Community Hospital in Othello, WA is looking for a Part-Time Admitting Clerk to greet and register patients, collect insurance and payment information, and ensure a smooth patient experience. This role requires strong communication, accuracy, and a friendly, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities include explaining hospital policies, collecting signatures, processing payments, and entering data into our system.