Patient Access & Admitting Coordinator — Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external applicants

Job summary

Optum is hiring for an Admitting Department Registration Specialist in Glendale, CA. The role requires extensive patient registration experience, insurance verification, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will handle demographic entry, CMS billing requirements, EMTALA steps, and coordinate with Financial Clearance teams while ensuring compliant, accurate documentation and patient communications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in hospital patient registration or related revenue-cycle role.
• 3+ years of experience with Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial insurance.
• 1+ year in processing financial payments.
• 1+ year experience with medical terminology.
• Advanced computer proficiency required.
• Ability to work on-site at 1420 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements for multiple hospital areas.
• Enter demographic data accurately into the ADT system at registration.
• Identify patients to prevent duplicate MRNs.
• Review accounts for accuracy and required documentation.
• Meet CMS billing requirements and document compliance in the system.
• Collect and enter data to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Verify information with patients and correct errors.
• Obtain patient/guarantor signatures on forms.
• Scan and manage documents in the system(s).
• Provide patient handouts (Rights, HIPAA, Advance Directive).
• Escalate issues to Financial Clearance staff as needed.
• Ensure EMTALA-compliant registration steps for ED and L&D areas.

Skills

Advanced computer proficiency

Medical terminology

Bilingual fluency (Armenian andSpanish

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cerner

MS4

ADT system

Job description

Optum is hiring for an Admitting Department Registration Specialist in Glendale, CA. The role requires extensive patient registration experience, insurance verification, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will handle demographic entry, CMS billing requirements, EMTALA steps, and coordinate with Financial Clearance teams while ensuring compliant, accurate documentation and patient communications.