Admissions
Welcome to St. Mary's Patient Access Department. Our goal is to make your registration process as pleasant and convenient as possible. Accuracy, efficiency, and patient confidentiality are the primary focus of this department, while delivering the best in customer service. Patient Access includes the information desk, registration areas, switchboard, pre-registration (224-3481), and Central Scheduling (224-3368).
Any test or procedure that is done in the hospital requires you to provide demographic information and sign the appropriate consent forms. Please arrive at the hospital 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time; the first available admitting clerk will call you up to the desk in the order you have signed in. You may receive a phone call from our office ahead of time to assist in completing both the registration and financial/insurance arrangements. You can also pre-register for your test or procedure by calling (605) 224-3481 between the hours of 11AM and 7PM. Pre-registration will save you time on the day of your visit, although upon arrival you will still need to stop at the front desk to sign paperwork and receive appropriate identification (ID bracelet).
Please have the following items with you when you arrive:
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All current health insurance information/health insurance cards
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Physician order or prescriptions for any test or procedure
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Optional: A copy of your Living Will and/or Durable Power of Attorney to place in your medical record.
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Your co-pay or deductible, if known. We accept cash, check, or credit cards for payment.
If you will be an in-patient at our facility, please do not bring any valuables (i.e., cash, rings, watches, etc.) with you. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. For more information, please contact our financial/insurance specialist at (605) 224-3106.
