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Patient Access and Hospital Admitting Representative

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

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How much do hospital admitting jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital admitting 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hospital Admitting Clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Admitting Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), electronic health records (EHRs), and patient registration software is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills help you interact effectively with patients and hospital staff. These abilities ensure accurate patient records, smooth admissions processes, and a positive experience for patients entering the hospital.

What does a Hospital Admitting Clerk do?

A Hospital Admitting Clerk is responsible for registering patients who are entering the hospital for treatment or procedures. They gather personal and medical information, verify insurance details, explain hospital policies, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately. Admitting clerks are often the first point of contact for patients, so they play a key role in providing a welcoming and efficient experience. Their work helps ensure a smooth admission process and proper record-keeping for the hospital.

What is the difference between Hospital Admitting vs Emergency Room Technician?

AspectHospital AdmittingEmergency Room Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, sometimes certification in patient registrationHigh school diploma, EMT or medical technician certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentAdministrative setting within hospitals, outpatient clinicsFast-paced emergency departments, urgent care settings
Job FocusPatient registration, insurance processing, data entryAssisting with patient care, supporting ER staff, basic medical tasks

Hospital Admitting staff primarily handle patient registration and administrative tasks in hospital settings, while Emergency Room Technicians focus on supporting emergency medical teams with patient care in urgent situations. Both roles require healthcare knowledge but differ in environment and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by hospital admitting staff, and how can they be managed?

Hospital admitting staff often encounter challenges such as managing high patient volumes, handling sensitive or urgent situations, and ensuring accurate data entry under time pressure. Effective communication and organization skills are crucial for managing these demands, as is staying calm during busy periods. Many hospitals provide training and support systems to help new team members become comfortable with electronic health record systems and patient privacy protocols, which can ease the transition and reduce stress.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Admitting job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Locum Tenens, 14% As Needed, 4% Full Time, and 71% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,408 per year, or $28.6 per hour.
Hospital Admitting Specialist

Hospital Admitting Specialist

Altru Health System

Grand Forks, ND • On-site

$16.26 - $24.38/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Altru Health System rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

828th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201
Pay 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.
Work Schedule: 8 hours per week, every other weekend Saturday/Sunday 7am-3:30pm (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 Applicable
• Squat/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 Applicable
• Extreme 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 Driver
Reference ID: R7750
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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