Patient Access & Admitting Coordinator

Optum; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Glendale, CA, is hiring for a hospital Patient Registration role in the Admitting Department. This position focuses on accurate data entry, verification of patient identity, and ensuring compliance with CMS and EMTALA requirements.

The role requires prior hospital registration experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work on-site with a flexible weekday schedule. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in hospital Patient Registration or related revenue cycle role.
• 1+ years processing financial payments.
• 1+ years working with medical terminology.
• Advanced level of computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across areas.
• Enters demographic information into the ADT system accurately.
• Identifies patient verification to avoid duplicate MRNs.
• Reviews accounts for accuracy and required documentation.
• Ensures compliance with CMS, EMTALA, MSP and related regulations.
• Obtains signatures on forms requiring patient/guarantor signatures.
• Scans required documents into the system and provides patient handouts.
• Escalates issues to Financial Clearance staff when needed.
• Communicates with providers to clarify patient information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Advanced computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cerner

MS4

Job description

Optum in Glendale, CA, is hiring for a hospital Patient Registration role in the Admitting Department. This position focuses on accurate data entry, verification of patient identity, and ensuring compliance with CMS and EMTALA requirements.

The role requires prior hospital registration experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work on-site with a flexible weekday schedule. Bilingual skills are a plus.