Patient Access Specialist — Admissions & Registration

Smart Hires Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Hires Corporation is seeking a Registrar I for per-diem AM/PM shifts in Hayward, CA. The role involves interviewing patients, registering for services, confirming bed assignments, and ensuring accurate information for billing under HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining pre-certifications, and assisting with patient payments and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and a positive hospital image.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year hospital registration or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical insurances (Medicare, Medi-Cal, HMOs, PPOs) and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients in person or by phone to collect information for records and billing.
• Register or pre-register all scheduled patients for admission, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain authorization for services requiring pre-certification.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/Tagalog

Medical insurance knowledge

HIPAA compliance

EMTALA awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Smart Hires Corporation is seeking a Registrar I for per-diem AM/PM shifts in Hayward, CA. The role involves interviewing patients, registering for services, confirming bed assignments, and ensuring accurate information for billing under HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining pre-certifications, and assisting with patient payments and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and a positive hospital image.