Patient Admissions & Billing Specialist

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement 5% employer match

Career development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera St Anthony's Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist to support patient registration and financial interactions. The role requires accurate data entry, insurance verification, and coordination with care teams to ensure smooth admission processes.

Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, completing required verifications, and communicating hospital policies while maintaining patient privacy and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Register patients in a timely and accurate manner by creating accounts and medical record numbers.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect patient co-payments, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Complete insurance verification, pre-certification and/or authorization for assigned accounts.
• Interact with patients, staff, providers, and external financial agencies to coordinate care and payments.
• Ensure HIPAA privacy practices and provide patients with the hospital's rights information.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Healthcare experience 1-3 years related experience in billing, insurance or registration

Job description

Avera St Anthony's Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist to support patient registration and financial interactions. The role requires accurate data entry, insurance verification, and coordination with care teams to ensure smooth admission processes.

Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, completing required verifications, and communicating hospital policies while maintaining patient privacy and a positive patient experience.