Admissions Specialist & Patient Financial Advocate

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA seeks an Admitting Clerk to perform pre-admits and admissions under supervision, collect demographic and financial information, verify insurance, collect copays, and prepare documents for billing and registration.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, detailing COB/TPL/WC, coordinating with Financial Counselors, balancing cash drawers, and maintaining records in KPHC and other systems; 20-hour, on-site schedule with shift variations.

Qualifications

• One (1) year cash handling experience in hospital admitting, healthcare business office or medical office setting.
• Two (2) years admitting or registration experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and/or representative, collects/records all required financial demographic information including COB, TPL, and WC.
• Verifies patients' identification and insurance eligibility/benefits.
• Notify insurance company of admission status.
• Obtains authorization/pre-certifications and required billing information from all identified payer sources for Medical Office/Hospital Services rendered.

Skills

Cash handling

Admitting experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA seeks an Admitting Clerk to perform pre-admits and admissions under supervision, collect demographic and financial information, verify insurance, collect copays, and prepare documents for billing and registration.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, detailing COB/TPL/WC, coordinating with Financial Counselors, balancing cash drawers, and maintaining records in KPHC and other systems; 20-hour, on-site schedule with shift variations.