Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Admissions Clerk to handle admission processes for inpatients, outpatients, and the emergency department. You will collect demographic and insurance information, explain hospital policies, and input data into the admissions system while coordinating with ancillary departments.

The role includes communicating billing details, patient rights, and visiting hours, and handling co-payments or payments where required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle admission of inpatients, outpatients and ED admissions efficiently and orderly.
• Collect patient information and inform patients about hospital policies and procedures.
• Interview patients or representatives and enter required admission data into the database.
• Provide information about billing, patient rights, HIPAA and visiting hours.
• Collect payments when arrangements are made or a co-payment is required and forward to business office.

Skills

Customer service skills

English communication

Additional languages (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an Admissions Clerk to handle admission processes for inpatients, outpatients, and the emergency department. You will collect demographic and insurance information, explain hospital policies, and input data into the admissions system while coordinating with ancillary departments.

The role includes communicating billing details, patient rights, and visiting hours, and handling co-payments or payments where required.