Patient Admissions Specialist

Community Health Systems; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Admitting Clerk in Durant, OK to facilitate patient admissions and registrations with accuracy. The role involves insurance verification, financial counseling, and strong customer service to support patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include data entry, consent forms, ABNs where required, and clear communication with departments to ensure timely admission and billing processes.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of admissions, customer service and/or public relations experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients efficiently and accurately, entering information into the registration system and obtaining signatures on forms.
• Verifies insurance coverage and identifies plan codes for accurate billing and prompt payment.
• Counsels self-pay patients on costs, options, and resources, documenting interactions thoroughly.
• Notifies departments or physicians of arrivals and follows up on delays to ensure timely service.
• Operates a multi-line phone system and relays messages promptly and accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Electronic registration systems

Insurance verification

Confidentiality and professionalism

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Admitting Clerk in Durant, OK to facilitate patient admissions and registrations with accuracy. The role involves insurance verification, financial counseling, and strong customer service to support patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include data entry, consent forms, ABNs where required, and clear communication with departments to ensure timely admission and billing processes.