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Altru Health

Hospital Admitting Specialist

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$16.26 - $24.38/hr

The Hospital Admitting Specialist accurately schedules patient appointments and procedures and updates demographic and insurance information, completes pre-registration during scheduling of discharge ...

Eisenhower

Patient Admitting Specialist

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$19.28 - $28.54/hr

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $19.28 - $28.54 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: EDOC Clinic (Rancho Mirage) Job Objective:

Eisenhower

Patient Admitting Specialist

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$19.28 - $28.54/hr

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $19.28 - $28.54 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Registration (Lab) Job Objective: Ensures all ...

Eisenhower

Patient Admitting Specialist

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$19.28 - $28.54/hr

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $19.28 - $28.54 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Registration (Lab) Job Objective: Ensures all ...

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How much do admitting specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for admitting specialist in the United States is $59,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an admitting specialist?

Admitting Specialists are healthcare administrative professionals responsible for assisting patients with the hospital or clinic admission process. They collect and verify personal, medical, and insurance information, explain admission procedures, and ensure all necessary forms are completed accurately. Admitting Specialists also coordinate with medical staff to facilitate smooth patient intake and may handle scheduling, billing, and record keeping tasks. Their role is essential for maintaining efficient patient flow and ensuring regulatory compliance within healthcare facilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an admitting specialist?

To thrive as an Admitting Specialist, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring experience in healthcare administration. Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), electronic health records (EHR), and patient registration software is typically required. Exceptional customer service, communication abilities, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure accurate patient intake, efficient workflow, and a positive experience for patients and healthcare teams.

What challenges do admitting specialists face in a hospital setting?

Admitting Specialists often work in fast-paced environments where they must balance accuracy with efficiency, especially during high-volume periods. Challenges include handling sensitive patient information, managing emotional or stressed patients and families, and ensuring all admissions comply with hospital policies and insurance requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for resolving discrepancies and coordinating with nursing staff, physicians, and insurance representatives. Staying calm under pressure and adapting to changing priorities are key to success in this role.

What is the difference between Admitting Specialist vs Patient Services Representative?

AspectAdmitting SpecialistPatient Services Representative
CredentialsHigh school diploma; certification preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, clinics, insurance companies
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient check-in, insurance verification, data entryScheduling, patient inquiries, billing support
Industry UsageHealthcare admissions departmentsPatient support and administrative roles

Admitting Specialists primarily handle patient check-in and insurance verification in healthcare settings, while Patient Services Representatives focus on scheduling and patient communication. Both roles require similar credentials and work in healthcare environments, but their specific duties differ, making each role essential for smooth patient flow and administrative efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Admitting Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,408 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Hospital Admitting Specialist

Devils Lake, ND • On-site

Altru Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

751st of 893 rated healthcare providers

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Recommended by students

Good training

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$16.26 - $24.38/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301Pay Range: $16.26 - $24.38

Summary:

The Hospital Admitting Specialist accurately schedules patient appointments and procedures and updates demographic and insurance information, completes pre-registration during scheduling of discharge appointments, accurately registers patients for their admission, collects insurance co-pay and procedural pre-pays, and completes insurance verification. This position also promotes good public relations and stays customer focused at all times to ensure patients and their families' needs are met. They remain positive, cooperative and supportive to patients, families and fellow colleagues. The Hospital Admitting Specialist follows HIPAA, payer, and other regulations and documents all pertinent information as required in the various essential job functions. The Hospital Admitting Specialist is responsible for answering incoming calls and responding to a variety of patient requests and inquires including scheduling appointments for physicians and hospital related appointments and procedures.
Schedule: 16 hours per week, rotating shifts (occasional holiday)

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ensures and adheres to strict confidentiality when handling patient charts, records, and scheduling information.

  • Accurately registers patients into the EPIC system by collecting and recording demographic, insurance, financial, and clinical data in the computer system. Record and collect necessary patient account documents. Collects self-pay balances, pre-payment amounts, and co-pays per guidelines. Covers both Hospital Admitting registration desk, ER admitting desk, and Urgent check in desk and complete in room registration and scheduling. Visits patient rooms to ensure all necessary registration documents have been signed. Creates accounts for new patients and update accounts for previous to ensure accurate services and account processing.

  • Interprets physician orders and referrals to determine service needs and schedule patient visits while coordinating appointments with other departments to meet the needs of the patient and provider. Calculates patients' co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance and attempts to collect amounts from patients.

  • Utilizes appropriate strategies to activate and/or verify the insurance coverage of patients and obtain benefit information such as co-payment, and co-insurance amounts. Maintains knowledge of and complies with third-party payers' requirements for verifying insurance information, obtaining authorizations/pre-certifications, and completing other activities to ensure services are billed and reimbursed appropriately. Reviews Medicare accounts for completed MSPQ.

  • Completes bed placement for patients admitted into the hospital.

  • Modifies work schedule to meet department goals/deadlines and the needs of the department and patients.

  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Work Experience:

Required: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.


Physical Demands :

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)Reach: Frequently (34-66%)Crawl: Not ApplicableSquat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)See: Continuously (67-100%)Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor: Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

  • Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
  • Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  • Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  • Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent DriverReference ID: R7618

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

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