Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Jobtome; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced Admitting Department professional to ensure accurate patient registrations, CMS compliance, and timely data entry. You will manage demographics, documentation, and patient communications in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires on-site work at the Glendale facility with EMTALA-aligned processes and collaboration with financial specialists to support admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in hospital Patient Registration or related revenue cycle role.
• 3+ years handling Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial insurance.
• 1+ years processing financial payments.
• 1+ years working with medical terminology.
• Advanced level of computer proficiency.
• On-site work at Admitting Department, 1420 S Central Ave, Glendale CA 91204.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately in the ADT system.
• Ensure accurate demographic data and prevent duplicate MRNs.
• Obtain required signatures and scan documents.
• Provide patient information on rights, HIPAA, and notices.
• Follow EMTALA-compliant steps for ED and L&D areas.
• Assess self-pay patients for presumptive eligibility when applicable.
• Escalate issues to Financial Clearance staff as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of inpatient/outpatient registration requirements.
• Communicate with providers to clarify patient information.

Skills

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Insurance knowledge

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cerner

MS4

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced Admitting Department professional to ensure accurate patient registrations, CMS compliance, and timely data entry. You will manage demographics, documentation, and patient communications in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires on-site work at the Glendale facility with EMTALA-aligned processes and collaboration with financial specialists to support admissions, transfers, and discharges.