What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist - PRN (as needed) position at Avera McKennan Hospital?
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You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Avera is seeking an Admissions Specialist II
Position Highlights:
- Career Growth opportunities!
- Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
- Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
Job Summary
The Admissions Specialist II is responsible for registering patients in a timely and accurate manner while performing all necessary procedures to establish accounts and medical record numbers. The Admissions Specialist II verifies insurance coverage and limitations. They collect patient co-payments, deductibles and out of pocket expenses utilizing the deposit matrix/patient estimator and communicates this to the patient. The Admissions Specialist II completes insurance verifications, pre-certification and/or authorization for assigned accounts.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- One to two years related experience in billing, insurance or registration preferred.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
Work Schedule
- Varied shifts as needed, occasional weekends; PRN
- 1-2 shifts per week
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
- $17.50 - $22.00 per hour
What Makes Avera Special?
Location: Avera McKennan · MCK Admitting
Schedule: PRN, Varied Shifts, Varied Shifts, occas wknd; PRN (as needed)
Salary : $18 - $22