Admissions Specialist I

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration, admission and scheduling functions for all inpatient and outpatient services provided by YKHC.
• Collect, update, and input patient demographics, history and insurance information into appropriate computer repository.
• Maintain or establish patient eligibility and primary provider on all patient encounters.
• Ensures appointment time is timely, communicates with clinics with patient appointment and registration status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy required.
• One year office experience.
• One year in customer service position.
• One year IBM or compatible computer system.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.
• Yup'ik speaker preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literacy required.
• One year office experience.
• One year in customer service position.
• One year IBM or compatible computer system.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.
• Yup'ik speaker preferred.

Skills

• Computer literacy.
• Office experience.
• Customer service experience.
• IBM or compatible computer system.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.
• Yup'ik speaker.

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retail plans.
• Employee Wellness Center.

Pay

Minimum Hourly Pay: $21.78

Schedule

Full time

Employment Duration

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week

40

Additional Information

ID: 18981
Location: Bethel
Department: Admissions
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: $21.78
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. To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)