Outpatient Access & Scheduling Specialist

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

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Job summary

Kern Medical is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative - Outpatient Scheduling & Referral Management for full-time, on-site work in Bakersfield, CA. You will greet patients, handle registrations, verify insurance, and provide financial counseling in a busy clinic setting.

Experience in patient access or admissions and knowledge of payer resources are valued. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Kern Medical.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient access or admission preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and enrollment helpful.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, reviews process, and schedules appointments for exam or follow-up.
• Assembles all data and documents required for complete patient registration and insurance verifications.
• Enters patient demographic information into the hospital’s EHR system and uses payer resources for eligibility.
• Assesses financial responsibility and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of admission.
• Screens admissions and informs referring physician offices about payment methods.
• Interviews patients to determine eligibility for state-funded programs.

Skills

Customer service

Registration

Healthcare

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Payer portals

Job description

Kern Medical is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative - Outpatient Scheduling & Referral Management for full-time, on-site work in Bakersfield, CA. You will greet patients, handle registrations, verify insurance, and provide financial counseling in a busy clinic setting.

Experience in patient access or admissions and knowledge of payer resources are valued. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Kern Medical.