Patient Admissions Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Education benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings accounts

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango seeks an Admission Clerk to greet patients and manage admissions data with accuracy and confidentiality. You will interpret forms, collect deposits, and route calls while supporting a busy hospital front desk and the business office team.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience and a focus on quality, patient rights, and professional communication. This is an on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience as an admissions clerk or in Health Information Services in a hospital setting or on the job training.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients/families promptly and courteously as the patient arrives at the hospital.
• Answers the telephone, provides requested information or takes messages, and directs caller to appropriate personnel.
• Provides interpretation of forms to be signed upon admission including patient rights and living will questions.
• Reviews all patient forms for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate signatures.
• Collects deposits and/or co-pays according to established guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to patients, physicians, staff and hospital.
• Directs any patient, family, or visitor complaints to the appropriate person for prompt resolution.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango seeks an Admission Clerk to greet patients and manage admissions data with accuracy and confidentiality. You will interpret forms, collect deposits, and route calls while supporting a busy hospital front desk and the business office team.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience and a focus on quality, patient rights, and professional communication. This is an on-site position with comprehensive benefits.