Patient Access & Admissions Specialist I

Avera Health; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement matching (up to 5%)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avera St Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients quickly and accurately, establish accounts and medical record numbers, and verify insurance coverage.

You will collect co-pays and balances, coordinate with care teams, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support a patient‑centered intake process across rotating day/evening/night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience in billing, insurance or registration.

Responsibilities

• Create accounts/medical record numbers and confirm insurance coverage in a timely, accurate manner.
• Enter demographic, insurance and other data while supporting bed assignments and registration standards.
• Coordinate deposits, patient estimates and plan benefits to collect payments and post them correctly.
• Maintain positive patient relations and ensure HIPAA privacy and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Avera St Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients quickly and accurately, establish accounts and medical record numbers, and verify insurance coverage.

You will collect co-pays and balances, coordinate with care teams, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support a patient‑centered intake process across rotating day/evening/night shifts.