Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Patient Access Clerk for full-time variable hours. You will obtain demographic information, verify insurance eligibility, and admit/pre-admit patients while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role also involves collecting co-pays and payments, and maintaining excellent patient relations across all ages. The position emphasizes strong clerical skills, effective communication, and adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations, with

Qualifications

• Obtains demographic information and verifies insurance eligibility to admit patients.
• Collects co-pays, co-ins and deductibles per insurance program and collects patient payments.

Responsibilities

• Distributes admission paperwork to appropriate departments.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Maintains HIPAA privacy and security for PHI.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Basic clerical skills

Computer skills

Keyboarding

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Terminology (preferred)

Job description

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Patient Access Clerk for full-time variable hours. You will obtain demographic information, verify insurance eligibility, and admit/pre-admit patients while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role also involves collecting co-pays and payments, and maintaining excellent patient relations across all ages. The position emphasizes strong clerical skills, effective communication, and adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations, with