Patient Admissions Coordinator

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 57,852,000 - 86,708,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR is seeking a Patient Admissions Coordinator to greet patients and orchestrate the admissions process with care and efficiency.

You will serve as the first contact, explain steps clearly, and partner with the care team to ensure accurate and timely registrations. The role emphasizes compassion, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Patient Access or business office settings.
• National Certification CHAA upon hire.
• Experience with insurance eligibility systems.
• Three years of utilization of medical terminology in job setting.
• Knowledge of medical billing codes.
• One year knowledge of Epic applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the welcoming voice for patients at the start of their care journey.
• Coordinate patient admissions with organization and clarity.
• Assist in fast-paced environments and support patients and families.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure smooth admissions.

Skills

Patient Access

Insurance systems

Medical terminology

Billing codes

Education

Associate's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration

Tools

Epic applications

Job description

Description

Patient Admissions Coordinator at Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR.

On-Call/Day Shift - Days and Hours are Variable

Be the first smile. Be the steady guide. Be the difference. As a Patient Admissions Coordinator, you are the welcoming voice patients hear at the start of their care journey. You combine compassion with organization, confidence with clarity—making complex healthcare processes feel simple, supportive, and human. Every conversation you have sets the tone for trust, comfort, and outstanding care. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, connect effortlessly with people from all walks of life, and take pride in doing things right the first time. If you’re energized by helping others, love solving problems, and want a role where your impact is felt immediately—this is your moment.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration
• National Certification of CHAA upon hire
• Three (3) years experience in Patient Access of Business office setting.
• Experience with insurance eligibility systems
• Three (3) years Utilization of medical terminology in job setting
• Knowledge in medical billing codes
• One (1) year knowledge of Epic applications

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not‑for‑profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 466135
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Patient Access
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 5002 PSVMC REGISTRATION
Address: OR Portland 9205 SW Barnes Rd
Work Location: Providence St Vincent Medical Ctr-Portland
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $20.19 - $30.26
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.