Patient Admissions Specialist

AllianceHealth Durant; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

AllianceHealth Durant is seeking an Admitting Clerk to facilitate efficient patient admissions and registrations. You will verify insurance, explain cost-related documents, and counsel patients on payment options while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This on-site position supports patient safety and smooth flow of admissions.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years admissions, customer service or public relations experience required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred (1-2 years).
• Proficiency with electronic registration and order entry systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and collect signatures on consent and authorization forms.
• Verify insurance coverage and determine appropriate plan codes for billing.
• Explain legal and financial documents (e.g., ABNs) to patients and families.
• Counsel self-pay patients on costs, options, and financial resources.
• Secure and log patient valuables and attach identification armbands.
• Read physician orders to determine registration steps and entry for ancillary departments.
• Notify departments or physicians of arrivals and follow up on delays for timely service.
• Assist with inpatient bed assignments in coordination with nursing staff.
• Operate a multi-line phone system and relay messages promptly.
• Maintain communication during emergency codes and support plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Insurance verification

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

AllianceHealth Durant is seeking an Admitting Clerk to facilitate efficient patient admissions and registrations. You will verify insurance, explain cost-related documents, and counsel patients on payment options while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This on-site position supports patient safety and smooth flow of admissions.