Part-Time ER Admitting Specialist – Patient Access

RiseMe; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical Center is seeking an ER Admitting Specialist to register patients in the emergency department, collect demographics and insurance details, and secure signatures on consent forms. The role requires accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork with bed control and clinical staff.

The position emphasizes efficient patient throughput, error-free data entry, and effective communication with families and providers in a high‑intensity setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in a medical office setting preferred.
• Familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect and enter patient demographics, insurance, and contact information into the EMR system.
• Obtain signatures on necessary legal and insurance consent forms, and ensure all required documents are completed and scanned into the system.
• Prepare service estimates, arrange payment plans, collect upfront payments, and process cash collections, reconciling daily reports.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff; coordinate with Bed Control for bed placement; communicate delays to patients and leadership.
• Escort and transport patients to designated areas and ensure timely processing from registration to their room.
• Monitor for and resolve any registration edit errors to maintain accurate patient records and billing information.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA privacy policies and hospital procedures, including verifying patient identity.

Skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Washington Regional Medical Center is seeking an ER Admitting Specialist to register patients in the emergency department, collect demographics and insurance details, and secure signatures on consent forms. The role requires accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork with bed control and clinical staff.

The position emphasizes efficient patient throughput, error-free data entry, and effective communication with families and providers in a high‑intensity setting.