Patient Admissions Specialist - Fast-Paced Hospital Desk

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX seeks an Admissions Clerk to manage patient registration for admissions, outpatient procedures, and the ED. You will collect demographic and billing information, verify insurance details, collect co-pays, and communicate with departments to ensure a smooth admissions process.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital or medical office is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration for admissions, outpatient procedures, and ED services.
• Gathers and verifies demographic, billing, and insurance information.
• Distributes and explains forms and educational materials to patients/caregivers.
• Coordinates with physicians, nursing units, and other departments to facilitate admissions.
• Verifies benefits and obtains pre-certifications as required.
• Collects co-pays and referrals for financial counseling as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of patient interactions and communications.
• Participates in call rotations to support admissions desk coverage.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and maintains a clean work area.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Data entry

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX seeks an Admissions Clerk to manage patient registration for admissions, outpatient procedures, and the ED. You will collect demographic and billing information, verify insurance details, collect co-pays, and communicate with departments to ensure a smooth admissions process.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.