Admitting Specialist I - Part Time / Variable

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard. We are always looking for people who have a passion for customer service, team collaboration and making an impact while working in a healthcare environment! - **Location:** Anacortes, WA / Onsite - **Schedule:** 0.8 FTE / Variable - **Salary Range:**$22.73 – $33.77 per hour - **Shift Differentials:** - Night Differential - $2.25 - Evening Differential - $1.65 - Weekend Differential - $1.50 For Information on [Employee Benefits](https://islandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Employee_Benefits_Summary_2024.pdf) and [SEIU Contract](https://www.seiu1199nw.org/chapters/ih/#seiunw-contracts-tab) **What you will be doing:** - 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 both 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 will bring to the role:** - 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 is preferred. **Make a Difference with Us** 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. **Why You’ll Love Working Here** We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes: - 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 st…