Patient Admissions Specialist: Efficient Check-In & Care

AllianceHealth Madill; Madill (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceHealth Madill is seeking a dedicated Admitting Clerk to support the efficient admission and registration of patients. You will verify insurance, explain financial documents, counsel self-pay patients, and maintain accurate records during a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include entering accurate data, securing valuables, coordinating with departments, and assisting with bed assignments while upholding confidentiality and CPOE standards.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and staff.
• Proficiency with electronic registration and order entry systems.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately in the registration system and obtain signatures on consent forms.
• Verify insurance coverage and identify plan codes to ensure proper billing and prompt payment.
• Explain legal and financial documents (ABNs) to patients and families as required.
• Counsel self-pay patients about procedure costs, payment options, and resources.
• Secure and log patient valuables and place patient identification armbands.
• Read physician orders to determine registration steps and enter orders for ancillary departments.
• Notify departments or physicians of arrivals and follow up on delays to ensure timely service.
• Assist with inpatient bed assignments in coordination with nursing staff and resources.
• Operate a multi-line phone system and relay messages promptly.
• Support emergency codes and facility-wide emergency plans as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Insurance verification & billing

Confidentiality & professionalism

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

AllianceHealth Madill is seeking a dedicated Admitting Clerk to support the efficient admission and registration of patients. You will verify insurance, explain financial documents, counsel self-pay patients, and maintain accurate records during a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include entering accurate data, securing valuables, coordinating with departments, and assisting with bed assignments while upholding confidentiality and CPOE standards.