Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Avera St. Luke's; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement matching

Mentorship program

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients and verify insurance details, collect payments, and coordinate with care teams. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, timely processing, and excellent patient service.

The position requires completing insurance pre-certifications, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and supporting a patient-centered registration process across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Healthcare billing/insurance/registration experience preferred (1–3 years).

Responsibilities

• Registers patients quickly and accurately by entering demographic, insurance, physician, and other data.
• Verifies insurance coverage and collects co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Completes insurance verification, pre-certification, and authorization for assigned accounts.
• Communicates with patients, staff, providers, and external agencies to coordinate care and scheduling.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and hospital privacy practices.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Healthcare experience in billing/insurance/registration (1–3 years)

Job description

Avera St Luke's Hospital is seeking an Admissions Specialist to register patients and verify insurance details, collect payments, and coordinate with care teams. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, timely processing, and excellent patient service.

The position requires completing insurance pre-certifications, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and supporting a patient-centered registration process across shifts.