Patient Admissions Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, CA seeks an Admitting Clerk to perform pre-admits and admissions under supervision. You will collect demographic and financial information, verify insurance, collect copays and deposits, and prepare patient records and armbands.

You will document data in KPHC and other systems while coordinating with hospital staff. Responsibilities include ensuring proper signatures on documents, communicating hospital policies, and assisting Financial Counselors when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cash handling in hospital admitting or medical office
• 2 years admitting or registration experience preferred
• Typing 35 wpm or higher

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and gather demographic and financial information
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits
• Explain admission process and hospital policies to patients
• Collect copayments, deposits, SOC and deductibles
• Prepare registration documents and patient armbands
• Balance cash drawer and handle bank deposits
• Document information in hospital systems and assist in MFAP enrollment
• Coordinate with physicians and departments to facilitate admission and transfer

Skills

Cash handling

Admissions

Registration

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Admission/Registration system (KPHC)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, CA seeks an Admitting Clerk to perform pre-admits and admissions under supervision. You will collect demographic and financial information, verify insurance, collect copays and deposits, and prepare patient records and armbands.

You will document data in KPHC and other systems while coordinating with hospital staff. Responsibilities include ensuring proper signatures on documents, communicating hospital policies, and assisting Financial Counselors when needed.