Patient Access Representative (Outpatient), Full-time, Day shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Adventist Health Templeton seeks a Patient Access Coordinator to manage day-to-day activities across pre-registration, registration, admissions and payment collection in a clinical setting. You will ensure clear internal communication, supervise staff within policy, and handle sensitive information to guide admissions and billing with accuracy and courtesy.

This full-time role requires delivering reliable service, resolving issues, and supporting patient flow while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains all required information for admission and discharge, such as insurance provider information, financial information, and other information.
• Coordinates payment collection processes.
• Maintains communication between departments and adheres to regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Five years' relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary

Coordinates the day-to-day activities and management of patient access services in clinical setting, such as pre-registration, registration, admissions, payment collection, and other functions. Assumes responsibility for communication systems within departments. Provides guidance to staff within the latitude of established work area and policies. Works on assignments that are considerably difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

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

Essential Functions

• Obtains all required information for admission and discharge, such as insurance provider information, financial information, and other information.
• Coordinates payment collection processes.
• Maintains communication between departments and adheres to regulations.
• 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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73016

Job Category : Associate

Posting Date : 2026-09-28T20:34:48+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Templeton, 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 : AHPN Templeton - Radiology Suite C (AHTC)

Shift Length : 8 Hours