Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Talentify; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a full-time Secretary, Admitting & Registration. You will greet patients, verify information, register at entry, and handle payments. This role requires accuracy in demographic and financial data and effective communication with patients and hospital staff.

The position supports multiple work stations, performs essential registration duties, and maintains patient confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing speed of at least 45 wpm.
• Ability to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Word processing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients; identify self, and briefly explain registration process.
• Schedule and enter orders and/or charges in the computer system.
• Photocopy necessary forms, returning originals to customer.
• Obtain written orders from physicians; maintain good working relationships with physicians, staff, and hospital departments.
• Obtain and verify pre-certification patient eligibility and/or referrals when required by payor.
• Collect payments and/or deposits, balance cash, and issue receipts.
• Prepare patient identification armbands and transfer of patients to appropriate beds.

Skills

Typing

Filing

General office procedures

Reading comprehension

Grammar

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a full-time Secretary, Admitting & Registration. You will greet patients, verify information, register at entry, and handle payments. This role requires accuracy in demographic and financial data and effective communication with patients and hospital staff.

The position supports multiple work stations, performs essential registration duties, and maintains patient confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital environment.