Night Shift Patient Access Specialist (Admitting)

American Advanced Management; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

American Advanced Management in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time admissions clerk for night shift to manage pre-admission and admission for inpatients and outpatients. You will gather accurate patient information and ensure compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA.

Responsibilities include processing registrations, explaining deposits/insurance details, handling valuables, and coordinating with units while using office equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred; Office Skill program preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in a clerical hospital setting preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Accurately typing at least 35 words per minute preferred.
• Minimum of one year computer knowledge.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accepts reservations for admissions and completes registration forms timely, efficiently and accurately.
• Explains hospital policies regarding deposits, insurance benefits, parking, personal items, and visitation; collects deposits when appropriate.
• Provides information regarding Patients' Rights, Advanced Directives and HIPAA.
• Arranges safekeeping and return of patient's valuables.
• Prepares patient identification band, obtains signatures and arranges escort to the unit.
• Communicates with patients and family members appropriately based on age.
• Operates department equipment (copy machine, fax, computer, scanner, printers).
• Keeps supervisor informed of unresolved situations and unusual occurrences.
• Communicates professionally with the public and handles difficult situations with tact.
• Deciphers basic insurance coverages and works with the insurance verifier on unusual cases.
• Attends mandatory trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Clerical hospital experience

Typing 35 wpm

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Office skills program

Tools

Copy machine

Fax machine

Computer

Scanner

Printers

Job description

American Advanced Management in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time admissions clerk for night shift to manage pre-admission and admission for inpatients and outpatients. You will gather accurate patient information and ensure compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA.

Responsibilities include processing registrations, explaining deposits/insurance details, handling valuables, and coordinating with units while using office equipment in a fast-paced environment.