Job Description

Patient Registration Technician - Hooper Bay

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Hooper Bay, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!



The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers--the Kuskokwim and Yukon.



We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

Collect, update and input patient demographics, history, and insurance information into the appropriate health registration system. Enter order of insurance for patient visits. Responsible for timely collection, review and preparation of patient charge documents. Occasional posting of charges and payments. Scheduling new appointments and coordinating screening times.

Position Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Some college preferred. Knowledge of registration process. One (1) year related office experience within last three (3) years. One (1) year customer service experience within last three (3) years. Knowledge of office equipment. Basic computer skills. Typing speed of 45 wpm and 10-key by touch. Experience with printers, photocopiers, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems. Applicant must have very good mathematical skills. Ability to speak Yup'ik preferable. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Accuracy and dependability a must. Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with medical/clinical personnel on a routine basis. Required to meet monthly deadlines to ensure prompt payments. Applicant must demonstrate very good time-management and organizational skills which are required to maintain efficiency in meeting day-to-day expectations. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits Include

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Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

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ID: 18341


Location: Hooper Bay


Department: Hooper Bay Subregional Center


Employment Duration: 80 Full time


Temporary Status: Not Applicable


Hours per Week: 40


Minimum Hourly Pay: 18.89


FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.



Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.



For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.



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