Patient Access & Registration Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Registration Representative at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center delivers a welcoming first impression during registration, handling demographics, insurance verification, and financial counseling with care. You will communicate hospital policies, collect required data in the ADT system, and ensure accuracy to support patient satisfaction and accurate billing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong communication within a busy, patient-centered

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• Applicable education and/or training can be used to balance a lack of experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles
• Experience in requesting and processing financial payments
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to: Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, Behavioral Health Unit, and Rehabilitation units.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely entry of demographic information into the ADT system at the time of registration.
• Properly identifies the patient to ensure medical record numbers are not duplicated.
• Responsible for reviewing assigned accounts to ensure accuracy and that required documentation is obtained and completed.
• Meets CMS billing requirements for the completion of the MSP, issuance of the Important Message from Medicare, issuance of the Observation Notice, and other requirements, as applicable, and documents completion within the hospital's information system for regulatory compliance and audit purposes.
• Collects and enters required data into the ADT system with emphasis on accuracy of demographic and financial information to ensure appropriate reimbursement.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Patient Registration Representative at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center delivers a welcoming first impression during registration, handling demographics, insurance verification, and financial counseling with care. You will communicate hospital policies, collect required data in the ADT system, and ensure accuracy to support patient satisfaction and accurate billing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong communication within a busy, patient-centered