Patient Access & Insurance Coordinator

Avera Health; O'Neill (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires.

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development through hands-on培训

Job summary

Avera St Anthony’s Hospital in Nebraska is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients promptly and accurately, establish accounts and medical record numbers, verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays and deductibles while communicating clearly with patients and departments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with HIPAA and CMS requirements, and coordination with care teams to ensure smooth admissions and billing processes.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience in billing, insurance or registration.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Create patient accounts and medical record numbers accurately in a timely manner, coordinating with patients, staff, providers and external agencies.
• Register patients by entering demographic, insurance, physician and other required information according to standards, assist with bed assignments as needed.
• Generate patient estimates, educate patients on plan benefits, collect deposits and post payments to the processing system.
• Maintain positive patient relations and ensure patients receive the Patient’s Rights information and HIPAA privacy practices.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Avera St Anthony’s Hospital in Nebraska is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients promptly and accurately, establish accounts and medical record numbers, verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays and deductibles while communicating clearly with patients and departments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with HIPAA and CMS requirements, and coordination with care teams to ensure smooth admissions and billing processes.