Outpatient Access & Authorization Specialist

Kern Medical; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Medical is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative - Full Time in Bakersfield, CA. You will handle patient registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling to support timely admissions and accurate billing.

The role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting with a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with six months of patient access experience.
• Experience in patient access, registration, or financial counseling preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital registration procedures and patient privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, reviews process, and schedules appointments for exam or follow-up.
• Assembles data and documents for patient registration and insurance verification.
• Enters demographic information into the hospital EHR and assists with eligibility checks.
• Assesses financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at admission.
• Explains hospital policies regarding payment sources and funding options.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Registration

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kern Medical is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative - Full Time in Bakersfield, CA. You will handle patient registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling to support timely admissions and accurate billing.

The role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting with a diverse patient population.