Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Optum; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Hospital Admitting/Registration Clerk in Glendale, CA. This on-site role supports patient registration, eligibility checks and CMS-compliant billing across inpatient and outpatient services.

You will enter demographic data in the ADT system, verify patient identity, obtain signatures and provide required patient materials. The position requires 3+ years in hospital registration and strong terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 3+ years in hospital Patient Registration or related revenue cycle roles.
• 3+ years of insurance experience (Medicare, Medi-Cal, Commercial).
• 1+ years processing financial payments.
• 1+ years medical terminology.
• Advanced computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across areas and units.
• Enters demographic data accurately into the ADT system at registration time.
• Verifies patient identity to prevent duplicate MRNs.
• Reviews accounts for accuracy and required documentation.
• Meets CMS billing requirements and documents compliance events.
• Prints and provides necessary patient materials and signatures.
• Takes care of admissions, transfers and discharges as needed.
• Escalates issues to Financial Clearance staff when appropriate.
• Complies with HIPAA, EMTALA and related regulations.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Medical terminology

On-site availability

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Cerner

MS4

Job description

Optum is seeking a Hospital Admitting/Registration Clerk in Glendale, CA. This on-site role supports patient registration, eligibility checks and CMS-compliant billing across inpatient and outpatient services.

You will enter demographic data in the ADT system, verify patient identity, obtain signatures and provide required patient materials. The position requires 3+ years in hospital registration and strong terminology knowledge.