Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Benefits Expert

Temecula Valley Hospital; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx drug plan

401k with company match

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, CA, seeks a Patient Access Specialist/Coordinator to ensure accurate registration and demographic/financial information for patients. The role involves confirming insurance details, processing transfers, and coordinating room placement while maintaining compliance and patient confidentiality.

The PAS position requires familiarity with hospital admitting processes, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to discuss personal and financial matters with patients.
• Good problem solving and process efficiency skills.
• Knowledge of insurance benefits and coverage procedures.
• General knowledge of office procedures.
• Type 35-40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Interact diplomatically with physicians, the public and hospital staff at all times.
• Discuss personal and financial matters with patients and/or their representatives.
• Demonstrate good problem solving and process efficiency skills.
• Knowledge of insurance benefits, covered services and collection procedures for all insurance programs for acute facilities.
• General knowledge of office procedures and ability to utilize resources in an organized manner.
• Type 35-40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard.

Skills

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Discuss personal/financial matters

Problem solving

Insurance knowledge

Office procedures

Typing 35-40 wpm

Keyboarding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Hospital admitting/medical business office experience

Job description

Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, CA, seeks a Patient Access Specialist/Coordinator to ensure accurate registration and demographic/financial information for patients. The role involves confirming insurance details, processing transfers, and coordinating room placement while maintaining compliance and patient confidentiality.

The PAS position requires familiarity with hospital admitting processes, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and