Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Kern Medical; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kern Medical in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative (Full Time) to support patient flow, registration, and financial counseling. You will verify insurance, register patients, and collect payments in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to explain funding options to patients. Benefits include premium pay and a comprehensive package; prior healthcare access experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and six months of patient access experience, or equivalent.
• Clinic or medical office experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of government funding programs (Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS) and payers is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, reviews process, and schedules appointments for exam or follow-up.
• Pre-registers/registers patients and handles admitting functions, including insurance verifications.
• Enters patient demographics into the EHR and handles eligibility/authorization.
• Collects co-pays, co-insurance, and other patient financial responsibilities at admission.
• Researches funding options and assists with government funding programs as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Registration/admitting

Financial counseling

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Kern Medical in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Patient Access Services Representative (Full Time) to support patient flow, registration, and financial counseling. You will verify insurance, register patients, and collect payments in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to explain funding options to patients. Benefits include premium pay and a comprehensive package; prior healthcare access experience is preferred.