Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Avera Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St Mary's Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients quickly and accurately, establish accounts, and manage insurance verifications and authorizations. You will coordinate communications with patients, staff, providers, and external agencies.

The role involves collecting deposits, explaining benefits, and maintaining strong patient relations while upholding HIPAA and privacy practices.

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• 1–3 years in billing, insurance or registration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Register patients promptly with demographic and insurance data.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Perform insurance verifications, pre-certification and/or authorization for accounts.
• Maintain positive patient relations and communicate hospital privacy practices (HIPAA).
• Coordinate messages, CCDS imports, and respond to inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Assist in bed assignments and monitor registration process efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Tools

Billing software

Patient registration systems

Job description

Avera St Mary's Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients quickly and accurately, establish accounts, and manage insurance verifications and authorizations. You will coordinate communications with patients, staff, providers, and external agencies.

The role involves collecting deposits, explaining benefits, and maintaining strong patient relations while upholding HIPAA and privacy practices.