Patient Access Representative (Outpatient), Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a patient services coordinator to manage outpatient registrations, collect financial information, and provide clerical support. You will enter status changes in the system and follow established procedures with daily guidance.

Responsibilities include facilitating admissions/discharges, answering calls, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and following instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the patient admission and discharge process including collection of patient information and financial data.
• Performs clerical tasks such as answers phone calls and questions. Maintains files and patient information up to date.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments with patients. Confirms patient appointments and gives appropriate instructions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

HS/GED preferred

Assoc/Tech degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Facilitates the coordinator of scheduled outpatient services and programs and is responsible for completing and verifying all registration information and collecting the patient's financial responsibility. Provides clerical support. Enters status changes in the computer. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Facilitates the patient admission and discharge process including collection of patient information and financial data.
• Performs clerical tasks such as answers phone calls and questions. Maintains files and patient information up to date.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments with patients. Confirms patient appointments and gives appropriate instructions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 70524
• Job Category : Associate
• Posting Date : 2026-08-07T21:53:08+00:00
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations :
• San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $28.13. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Pulmonology
• Shift Length : 8 Hours