Admissions Specialist l

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 position is located in Bethel.

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.
• Ensure appointment time is timely, communicate with clinics regarding 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 experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Has worked with Medicaid or commercial insurance preferably.
• 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 experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Type 40 words per minute and 10-key experience.
• Has worked with Medicaid or commercial insurance preferably.
• Held job for minimum of one year continuously.
• Yup'ik speaker preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks.
• 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.

Additional Information

ID: 18874
Location: Bethel
Department: Admissions
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
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)