Patient Access & Registration Coordinator

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,590,291 - 95,073,686; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

MemorialCare is hiring a Registration Coordinator I in Long Beach, CA on site. This entry role starts the revenue cycle, handling demographic and financial data, scheduling, order entry, and initial patient intake to support accurate billing and admissions.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and basic insurance concepts. 2+ years in hospital admitting settings preferred; bilingual helpful; typing 40 WPM; EMR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a hospital or outpatient admitting setting or equivalent
• Knowledge of hospital, outpatient, medical environment and government agencies
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is a plus
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis skills
• 40 WPM typing/keyboard skills preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Triage patient intake for appropriate appointment schedule and review prior visit history
• Obtain initial patient demographics and third party information
• Establish valid medical records and patient billing accounts; expedite third party billing
• Complete hospital forms and ensure compliance with JCAHO regulations
• Inform patients of and collect insurance information and out-of-pocket estimates
• Support daily clinical records functions and manage work queues
• Ensure compliance of clinical record systems with regulations
• Direct patients and visitors with clear directions and escort when needed
• Notify insurance groups and verify eligibility and obtain authorizations as needed
• Cross-train to cover front desk, scheduling and registration
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

EMR experience

Bilingual

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration or related discipline

Job description

MemorialCare is hiring a Registration Coordinator I in Long Beach, CA on site. This entry role starts the revenue cycle, handling demographic and financial data, scheduling, order entry, and initial patient intake to support accurate billing and admissions.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and basic insurance concepts. 2+ years in hospital admitting settings preferred; bilingual helpful; typing 40 WPM; EMR experience is a plus.