Patient Access & Registration Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external applicants

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Admitting Department registration specialist to ensure accurate patient registration, data entry, and eligibility verification. You will collaborate with medical staff to collect documents, obtain signatures, and maintain compliance with CMS, EMTALA, and privacy regulations.

This on-site role supports inpatient and outpatient services in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include reviewing accounts, updating demographic data, and escalating issues to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years in hospital Patient Registration or related revenue cycle role.
• 1+ years experience with insurance (Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial).
• 1+ years experience in medical terminology.
• Advanced computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across areas.
• Enter demographic data accurately into the ADT system.
• Verify patient identity to prevent duplicate MRNs.
• Ensure required documents are scanned and signatures obtained.
• Escalate issues to Financial Clearance staff when needed.
• Comply with HIPAA, EMTALA, ABN, MSP and related regulations.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cerner

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Admitting Department registration specialist to ensure accurate patient registration, data entry, and eligibility verification. You will collaborate with medical staff to collect documents, obtain signatures, and maintain compliance with CMS, EMTALA, and privacy regulations.

This on-site role supports inpatient and outpatient services in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include reviewing accounts, updating demographic data, and escalating issues to