Switchboard Operator/Admitting Clerk

Huron Regional Medical Center; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Regional Medical Center in Michigan is seeking a friendly admissions specialist to join our patient access team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and callers, handling registration, verifying demographics and insurance information, and operating the hospital telephone system to route calls promptly.

Ideal candidates have excellent customer service, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous customer service, receptionist, switchboard, or clerical experience preferred.
• Healthcare or hospital registration experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate the hospital switchboard and direct incoming calls efficiently.
• Complete patient registration and admission documentation accurately.
• Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Greet and assist patients, visitors, and callers in a courteous manner.
• Support smooth patient flow and hospital operations through data entry and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Spanish and Karen bilingual applicants encouraged to apply for any open positions in which you are qualified.

Reports To: Admitting Manager

Status: 72

Shift: Switchboard (7:00 am - 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:00 am), Admitting (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)_

Job Schedule: Varies

Weekly Hours: 36

Pay: HRMC offers a competitive salary.

Position Purpose:

Serves as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and callers, providing professional customer service while supporting efficient hospital operations. This position is responsible for accurately registering and admitting patients, verifying demographic and insurance information, directing patients and visitors, and operating the hospital telephone system to ensure calls are routed promptly and appropriately.

Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values:

• Respectful-We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged-We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available-We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent-We value knowledge, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful-We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate the hospital switchboard and direct incoming calls efficiently.
• Announce emergency codes and overhead pages according to hospital procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Support smooth patient flow and hospital operations through accurate data entry and customer service.
• Greet and assist patients, visitors, and callers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete patient registration and admission documentation accurately.
• Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information.

Other Job Duties:

• Assist with directing patients/family members to correct area of facility
• Communication source for patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Maintain updated directories and call schedules.
• Explain registration and financial forms to patients and families.
• Assist during emergency situations, disasters, or periods of high patient volume.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient access and hospital operations.

Requirements

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous customer service, receptionist, switchboard, patient access, or clerical experience preferred.
• Healthcare or hospital registration experience preferred.
• Successful completion of background check and pre-employment screening.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and the public.
• Strong telephone etiquette and switchboard operation skills.
• Basic understanding of insurance benefits, registration processes, and patient financial responsibilities preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while handling multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and composure.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and courteous when dealing with stressful, urgent, or emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to accurately enter, verify, and maintain patient and hospital information
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability and professionalism in situations involving illness, injury, grief, or crisis.