Admitting Specialist I at Island Health

Admitting Specialist

Location: Anacortes, WA

Island Health is searching for an Admitting Specialist for our team at our hospital in Anacortes, WA. 

Work Schedule:

• 0.8 FTE/Full Time
• Day Shift
• For Information on Employee Benefits

Salary Ranges: $22.73 – $28.83

Why Choose Island Health?

Whether you’re a new grad or experienced in your field and considering a change, we invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits including: 

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Vested Retirement Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Events
• And More!

Join the Admissions Team here, at Island Health!

Island Health is seeking a customer focused Admitting Specialist. You will be responsible for the collection and processing of information required to complete patient registration for Island Health services while providing excellent customer service. This position is ideal for a compassionate, detail-oriented person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, patient advocacy, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do –

As part of this team, you will:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring -

• HS Diploma or GED Preferred.
• A Minimum of six months experience as an office receptionist; and/or medical skill experience required. Experience with CPT, ICD9 coding and medical terminology preferred.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times, per hospital and legal policies.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with patients and visitors, Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, and subordinates.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below unscheduled absence levels.
• Ability to accurately type keyboard 40 wpm, use a ten key calculator by touch.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, patient-centered culture that values quality and compassion
• Flexible part-time schedule with consistent day shifts
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement
• Supportive leadership and a strong interdisciplinary team

Make a meaningful impact by ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time — every time.
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