Night Admissions Specialist – Hospital Registration

Avera-Healt; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with up to 5% match

Career development & mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Admissions Specialist for night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) in the ED and BHS departments. You will register patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and coordinate communications with patients and staff to ensure accurate accounts and medical record numbers.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance and compassionate service. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, support patient flow, and strive for efficient registration while

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Preferred healthcare experience in billing, insurance or registration.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in a timely and accurate manner by entering demographic, insurance, physician, and other defined information.
• Verify insurance coverage and limitations and collect patient co-payments, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Complete insurance verifications, pre-certification and/or authorization for assigned accounts.
• Coordinate communication with patients, staff, providers and external financial agencies.
• Offer patients a Patient’s Rights Brochure and ensure HIPAA privacy practices are explained.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Admissions Specialist for night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) in the ED and BHS departments. You will register patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and coordinate communications with patients and staff to ensure accurate accounts and medical record numbers.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance and compassionate service. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, support patient flow, and strive for efficient registration while