Patient Admissions Coordinator - Admitting

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR is seeking a Patient Admissions Coordinator to welcome patients and collect accurate demographic, insurance and medical information at the start of care. This is a full-time day shift position.

This role requires an Associate's degree in healthcare or business, CHAA certification, and 3 years in Patient Access or a business office, plus experience with insurance eligibility and Epic.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in healthcare or business administration.
• National Certification CHAA required upon hire.
• 3 years of experience in Patient Access or business-office setting.
• Experience with insurance eligibility systems.
• 3 years of utilization of medical terminology in job setting.
• Knowledge of medical billing codes.
• 1 year of Epic applications experience.

Responsibilities

• Secure appropriate patient account reimbursement by obtaining complex demographic, insurance and medical information.
• Ensure this information is documented timely and accurately.

Skills

Patient Access experience

Insurance eligibility systems

Medical terminology experience

Epic applications

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare or business administration

National Certification CHAA

Job description

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

Full Time/Day Shift

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.

One Revenue Cycle (ORC) is the name adopted to reflect the Providence employees who work throughout Providence Health & Services (PH&S) in revenue cycle systems and structures in support of our ministries and operations in all regions from Alaska to California. ORC's objective is to ensure our core strategy, One Ministry Committed to Excellence, is delivered along with the enhanced overall patient care experience (know me, care for me, ease my way) by providing a robust foundation of services, operational and technical support, and the sharing of comprehensive, relevant, and highly specialized revenue cycle expertise. The Registrar is responsible for securing appropriate patient account reimbursement by obtaining complex demographic, insurance and medical information and ensuring this is documented timely and accurately.

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
• Upon hire: National Certification of CHAA
• 3 years of experience in Patient Access of Business office setting.
  • Experience with insurance eligibility systems
• 3 years of Utilization of medical terminology in job setting
  • Knowledge in medical billing codes
• 1 year of 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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.