Patient Access Admitting Specialist — Registration & Billing

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay (earnings access)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking an Admitting Tech to register patients and collect demographics and insurance information for each visit. You will obtain signatures for billing and assess patient liability at service time, while interacting compassionately to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and efficient cash handling. The position belongs to the Patient Access department and requires strong communication in English and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-year medical office or equivalent experience preferred.
• Fluent English; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients.
• Review and gather patient demographics and insurance information.
• Understand insurance cards and co-pays/deductibles.
• Acquire and explain all required patient signatures for consents.
• Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls.
• Manage financial responsibilities including visit estimates and payments.
• Meet point of service goals and standards; balance and close cash drawers.

Skills

English fluency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking an Admitting Tech to register patients and collect demographics and insurance information for each visit. You will obtain signatures for billing and assess patient liability at service time, while interacting compassionately to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and efficient cash handling. The position belongs to the Patient Access department and requires strong communication in English and basic computer skills.