Patient Admissions Specialist

Catalina Island Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalina Island Health in Avalon, CA is seeking a Full Time Front Desk Receptionist who will act as cashier and support hospital admissions tasks. You will collect co-pays, assist patients with demographics and insurance information, and ensure accurate registration in the billing system.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff, and physicians in a fast-paced environment at CIH.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years related experience preferred.
• Some business college/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and direct calls as the front desk receptionist and cashier.
• Assist patients with collecting co-pays or payments for billed accounts.
• Obtain patient demographics and insurance information for registration and billing.
• Ensure all registration for Out-Patients and ER patients are entered daily and posted to the billing system.
• Maintain pre-billing quality control by reviewing demographics and financial information.
• Handle billing inquiries by phone or walk-ins and assist with data collection for payments or plans.

Skills

Front desk receptionist

Cash handling

Medical office support

Telephone support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some Business College/Education preferred

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Catalina Island Health in Avalon, CA is seeking a Full Time Front Desk Receptionist who will act as cashier and support hospital admissions tasks. You will collect co-pays, assist patients with demographics and insurance information, and ensure accurate registration in the billing system.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff, and physicians in a fast-paced environment at CIH.