Patient Access & Registration Specialist – Bilingual Preferred

Kern Medical; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Kern Medical Surgery Center, LLC seeks a Patient Access Services Representative I/II in Bakersfield, CA. The role includes registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling with emphasis on patient access processes.

Learn and apply policies for Medi-Cal, CMS, CCS, and KMCHP. Salary reflects hourly pay with possible incentives and a 401(k) plan. Full-time with bilingual preferred in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Six months of patient access experience for Level I, or one year for Level II.
• Knowledge of payer sources and government funding programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and schedule appointments for exams or follow-ups.
• Complete patient registration and insurance verifications.
• Enter demographic information into the EHR system and manage co-pays and balances.
• Identify funding sources and assist with eligibility for government programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Hospital billing software

Job description

Kern Medical Surgery Center, LLC seeks a Patient Access Services Representative I/II in Bakersfield, CA. The role includes registration, insurance verification, and financial counseling with emphasis on patient access processes.

Learn and apply policies for Medi-Cal, CMS, CCS, and KMCHP. Salary reflects hourly pay with possible incentives and a 401(k) plan. Full-time with bilingual preferred in a busy hospital setting.