Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Jobtome; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced Admitting Specialist for the Glendale, CA area to join the Admitting Department. You will ensure accurate demographic data entry into the ADT system, verify patient identity, and support CMS billing requirements while maintaining HIPAA and EMTALA compliance.

The role requires on-site work, attention to detail, and experience with inpatient/outpatient registration processes and insurance verification. A sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in hospital patient registration or related revenue cycle role.
• Experience with Medicare/Medi-Cal and commercial insurance.
• 1+ years processing financial payments.
• 1+ years of medical terminology experience.
• Advanced computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across areas including Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units.
• Enter demographic data accurately into the ADT system at registration.
• Identify and verify patient identity to prevent duplicate MRNs.
• Review accounts for accuracy and required documentation.

Skills

Advanced computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cerner

MS4

Job description

Optum is seeking an experienced Admitting Specialist for the Glendale, CA area to join the Admitting Department. You will ensure accurate demographic data entry into the ADT system, verify patient identity, and support CMS billing requirements while maintaining HIPAA and EMTALA compliance.

The role requires on-site work, attention to detail, and experience with inpatient/outpatient registration processes and insurance verification. A sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.