Patient Admissions & Insurance Specialist

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to register patients efficiently and accurately, establishing accounts and medical record numbers. You will verify coverage, collect co-pays, and process insurance authorizations as part of the admissions workflow.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Day shifts, Monday–Friday, with varied hours and PRN flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients in a timely and accurate manner creating accounts and medical record numbers.
• Verifies insurance coverage and collects patient co-payments, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Completes insurance verifications, pre-certification and/or authorization for assigned accounts.
• Communicates with patients, families, staff and external financial agencies to coordinate registration and billing.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist (PRN) to register patients efficiently and accurately, establishing accounts and medical record numbers. You will verify coverage, collect co-pays, and process insurance authorizations as part of the admissions workflow.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Day shifts, Monday–Friday, with varied hours and PRN flexibility.