Job Description

Specialist


Position: Specialist


Department: Admissions


Reports to: Department Supervisor


Created: May 21, 2025

Job Summary

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This position is accountable for the registration of patients at the hospital, including those for outpatient testing, surgeries, emergency room, and admissions. This position requires getting financial forms signed, securing deposits, verifying insurance, and assigning patient rooms. This position requires constant contact with patients and the public either by phone or in person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Register patients accurately and timely. Verify insurance. Collect deposits. Make financial arrangements. Assign patient rooms. Pre-register patients over the phone, verifying insurance and pre-certification requirements.
Complete financial applications for inpatients with no insurance.

Minimum Requirements

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Must be able to type 30 wpm



-Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions.



-Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

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Primarily seated in a front desk/reception area May involve occasional lifting of files or office supplies (up to 15 lbs) * Frequent interaction with patients, staff, and providers