Patient Admissions Coordinator

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Admitting Clerk to support accurate patient registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling. You will ensure compliant documentation, manage a multi-line phone system, and assist with bed assignments while maintaining exceptional service.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Regular attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of admissions or front desk experience.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and collect signatures on consent and authorization forms.
• Verify insurance coverage and determine plan codes for billing.
• Explain ABNs and financial documents to patients and families.
• Counsel self-pay patients on costs and payment options.
• Log and secure patient valuables.
• Assign patient armbands and ensure proper identification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Registration systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Admitting Clerk to support accurate patient registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling. You will ensure compliant documentation, manage a multi-line phone system, and assist with bed assignments while maintaining exceptional service.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Regular attendance is expected.