Overnight Admissions Clerk – Insurance Verifications

PORT ST LUCIE HOSPITAL; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Port St Lucie Hospital is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support the admissions process for patients entering our behavioral health facility. This role handles insurance verification, pre-certifications, fax processing, and works closely with nursing and admissions staff to ensure a smooth intake experience.

Responsibilities include processing admissions documents, verifying coverage, completing pre-certifications, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of healthcare experience preferred, ideally behavioral health or mental health.
• Experience with insurance verification and pre-certification processes preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and third-party reimbursement programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process incoming electronic and faxed admissions documents.
• Verify insurance coverage and communicate information to nursing and admissions teams.
• Complete insurance pre-certifications and document outcomes accurately.
• Maintain accurate documentation and properly close out S-Faxes.
• Time-stamp and organize incoming documentation.
• Assist with hospital codes and emergency situations as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support departmental projects and additional administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Insurance verification

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Port St Lucie Hospital is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support the admissions process for patients entering our behavioral health facility. This role handles insurance verification, pre-certifications, fax processing, and works closely with nursing and admissions staff to ensure a smooth intake experience.

Responsibilities include processing admissions documents, verifying coverage, completing pre-certifications, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records in a fast-paced environment.