Admitting Specialist - Per Diem, Shift

Overview

At Island Health, every team member plays an important role in providing exceptional patient care — including our Admitting Specialists
. We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented individual to join our EVS team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

In the Admitting Specialist role, you will play a key role in the collection and processing of information required to complete patient registration for Island Health services while providing excellent customer service.

Anacortes, WA

Per Diem / Variable

$23.18 – $33.77 per hour

• Night Differential - $2.25
• Evening Differential - $1.65
• Weekend Differential - $1.50

For Information on Employee Benefits and SEIU Contract

• Obtains specific information from patients required to accurately complete all types of registrations including Inpatient, Outpatient, ER, Observation, Client and Recurring patient visits for Island Hospital services.
• Obtains necessary signatures on forms.
• Processes diagnostic orders into Meditech, including entering billing codes & obtaining signed ABN’s when necessary.
• Verify insurance eligibility using electronic resources.
• Answers switchboard calls and department phones in a professional, welcoming manner, to determine nature of business and transfers calls to proper destination, or assisting callers.
• Greets all patients, visitors & co-workers courteously, providing general information & direction assistance as needed.
• Exhibits Island Hospital’s Promise at all times while on duty or while representing the hospital in/outside of the facility.
• Assists with a variety of clerical duties which may include, but is not limited to:
  Mail Processing (inbound w/cash batch & outbound mail) assists with ordering supplies for department, receives over the counter payments (cash, check or credit cards), accurately maintains and balances the cash drawer.
• Provides clerical support for other hospital departments including, but not limited to, assisting with miscellaneous registration processes, ambulance account processing, reference lab processing, claims processing, sorting, scanning, and filing.
• May require data entry of charges or calling patients or other facilities to obtain necessary account information.
• All other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Minimum six months experience as an office receptionist; and/or medical skill experience required. Experience with CPT, ICD9 coding and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support efforts of team members.
• Ability to identify and follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.