Access Coordinator I (PD, Variable, AHMC)

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an Access Coordinator I for a per diem with 10-hour variable shifts onsite at Fort Bragg, CA. Performs general administrative duties, patient registration, and customer service while coordinating patient requests and providing care support.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, updating demographics and insurance information, scheduling appointments, handling calls via EHR, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year physician office, hospital patient registration or patient accounting experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Greeting and registering patients, updating patient demographic, insurance and financial information, providing copies of documents to patients, scheduling patient appointments, completing physician referrals and assisting patients with questions and requests.
• Answers and directs incoming calls and secure messages via the EHR. Schedules patients for appointments. Makes appointment reminder calls. Verifies eligibility for services and collects payment amounts due.
• Organizes patient Outguides for next day appointments noting bad debt, authorization and other pertinent information. Balances patient payments and money box on a daily basis and couriers patient collections to the Business Office safe.
• Follows established clinic policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements as set forth by HIPAA and Adventist Health.
• Supports an environment of teamwork, professional communication, excellent “customer service” and efficiency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone handling

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical Degree

Tools

EHR system

Patient registration software

Job description

Job Description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking a Access Coordinator I for a per diem with 10-hour variable shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work onsite at our Fort Bragg, CA location. Performs general administrative duties and customer service. Provides communication, information, assistance and coordination for all customer requests. Provides patient care support. Maintains excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year physician office, hospital patient registration or patient accounting experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Responsible for greeting and registering patients, ensuring completion of required patient documents, updating patient demographic, insurance and financial information, providing copies of documents to patients, scheduling patient appointments, completing physician referrals and assisting patients with questions and requests.
• Answers and directs incoming calls and secure messages via the EHR. Schedules patients for appointments. Makes appointment reminder calls. Verifies eligibility for services and collects payment amounts due.
• Organizes patient Outguides for next day appointments noting bad debt, authorization and other pertinent information. Balances patient payments and money box on a daily basis and couriers patient collections to the Business Office safe.
• Follows established clinic policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements as set forth by HIPAA and Adventist Health.
• Supports an environment of teamwork, professional communication, excellent “customer service” and efficiency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71031
Job Category : Coordinator
Posting Date : 2026-08-18T18:39:08+00:00
Locations :
Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Assignment Category : Per Diem
Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $26.51. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Hiring Department : Patient Access
Shift Length : 10 Hours