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Admitting Clerk Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

How you'll contribute An Admitting Clerk who excels in this role: * Prepares statistical reports, maintains department metrics, performs admitting/registration functions such as electronic filing ...

How you'll contribute An Admitting Clerkwho excels in this role: * Prepares statistical reports, maintains department metrics, performs admitting/registration functions such as electronic filing ...

Business Office Clerk

Dearborn Heights, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

The Business Office Clerk is responsible for the timely collection of accounts receivable from all ... Ensure that Medicaid applications are completed by coordinating with Admissions Department and ...

JOB SUMMARY The Patient Access Clerk is responsible for the pre-admission, admission and registration of all patients into the hospital in a courteous and professional manner. This position is ...

Perform inpatient admission functions, including direct admits and emergency department admissions. Includes obtaining signatures for admission consent, Important Message from Medicare, review of ...

Perform inpatient admission functions, including direct admits and emergency department admissions. Includes obtaining signatures for admission consent, Important Message from Medicare, review of ...

Perform inpatient admission functions, including direct admits and emergency department admissions. Includes obtaining signatures for admission consent, Important Message from Medicare, review of ...

Perform inpatient admission functions, including direct admits and emergency department admissions. Includes obtaining signatures for admission consent, Important Message from Medicare, review of ...

Perform inpatient admission functions, including direct admits and emergency department admissions. Includes obtaining signatures for admission consent, Important Message from Medicare, review of ...

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How much do admitting clerk jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for admitting clerk in Michigan is $16.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.61 and $18.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an admitting clerk?

Admitting Clerks are administrative professionals who work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. Their primary responsibility is to register patients for admission, collect personal and insurance information, verify details, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed. They serve as the initial point of contact for patients, helping to facilitate a smooth and organized admission process. Admitting Clerks also coordinate with medical staff and may handle billing, scheduling, and data entry tasks. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an admitting clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Admitting Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with experience in healthcare or administrative support. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient management software is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure accurate patient admissions, smooth workflow, and a positive experience for patients and staff.

What are some typical challenges faced by an admitting clerk, and how can they be managed effectively?

Admitting Clerks often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of patient admissions, ensuring the accuracy of personal and insurance information, and handling sensitive patient situations with empathy. Effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication skills can help navigate these challenges. Building a good rapport with both patients and healthcare team members is crucial for smooth operations and positive patient experiences.

What is the difference between Admitting Clerk vs Receptionist?

AspectAdmitting ClerkReceptionist
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require medical office trainingHigh school diploma typically sufficient
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesOffices, front desks, various industries
Job DutiesRegistering patients, verifying insurance, updating recordsGreeting visitors, answering calls, scheduling appointments

While both roles involve front-desk duties, an Admitting Clerk primarily handles patient registration and insurance verification in healthcare settings, whereas a Receptionist manages general visitor reception and administrative tasks across various industries.

How to become a hospital admitting clerk?

To become a hospital admitting clerk, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication and organizational skills. Some employers prefer candidates with experience in healthcare or familiarity with hospital information systems, and on-the-job training is common. Certification is not usually required but can enhance job prospects.

What are popular job titles related to Admitting Clerk jobs in Michigan?

For Admitting Clerk jobs in Michigan, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Admitting Clerk job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,607 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Admitting Clerk

Lifepoint Health

Ishpeming, MI • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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Job description

Your experience matters

UP Health System- Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Admitting Clerk who excels in this role:

  • Prepares statistical reports, maintains department metrics, performs admitting/registration functions such as electronic filing, enter patient data, verify insurance, and collect upfront cash while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

  • Greets visitors and communicates with patients and providers.

  • Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages.

  • Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.

  • Controls basic accounting functions such as providing daily payment log/journal to cashier for reconciliation.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Minimum Work Experience: 1-2 years of general admitting experience preferred. 

More about UP Health System

Your Regional Medical Center

UP Health System is a Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital and one of three hospitals within UP Health System, providing a spectrum of health and wellness services across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Established more than 100 years ago, UP Health System - Bell offers Inpatient, Outpatient, and Post-Acute care through its 25-bed critical access facility and many physician practices.

UP Health System- Bell

Comprehensive services include Physician staffed Emergency Services available 24/7, designated Hospitalist physicians for Inpatient Hospital stays, Family Birthing Services, an Express Care walk-in clinic, Full Laboratory Services, advanced imaging technology including 64 slice CT scanner, large bore MRI, Nuclear Imaging, Women's Imaging services including 3D mammography, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and Inpatient Swing Bed care, Sleep Center/ Diagnostics, Occupational Medicine, ENT, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health. Surgical Services include General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Plastics/Hand, GYN, ENT, Urology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Dental, Vascular, and Pain.  
 

UP Health System - Bell is a verified Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services and an Accredited Sleep Medicine Center through The Joint Commission

Our Community

As Michigan natives and long-time residents of the Upper Peninsula, we know that our region is a unique corner of our great state. Our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. Every day, we work to make UP Health System just as special by keeping our mission - making communities healthier - at the heart of all we do. We strive to create a culture where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice, and employees want to work.
 

UP Health System is an accredited healthcare leader, providing care conveniently close to home at our three primary hospitals - Bell, Marquette and Portage - as well as several ancillary clinics throughout the area. From the Heart & Vascular Center in Marquette to Family Birthing at Bell, to Cancer Care at Portage, we offer a vast array of services in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Additionally, UPHS - Marquette houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with the ability to treat severe injuries and our tiniest of patients.
 

But we are more than just our facilities and the services we provide. More than our 2900+ employees, providers and volunteers who provide quality, compassionate care to all our patients. We are ingrained into the fibers of our communities. We are a unified front greatly invested in our region's overall well-being. And we are certain you can count on us to help you live a brighter, healthier future.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System-Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."


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About LifePoint Health

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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