Patient Registration & Admitting Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external applicants

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Admitting Department Registration Specialist in Glendale, CA. The role focuses on accurate demographic entry, identity verification, and CMS/MSP compliance within the ADT system.

On-site work Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants. Responsibilities include maintaining registration standards across units, processing insurance verifications, and ensuring proper documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 3+ years of experience in hospital Patient Registration and related settings.
• 3+ years of experience with Medicare Medi-Cal and Commercial insurance.
• 1+ years of experience processing financial payments.
• 1+ years of experience in medical terminology.
• Advanced level of computer proficiency.
• On-site at the Admitting Department in Glendale, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across areas (Main Admitting, OP, ED, Maternity, Rehabilitation).
• Enter demographics accurately into the ADT system at registration.
• Identify patients to prevent duplicate MRNs and ensure complete documentation.
• Meet CMS and MSP billing requirements and document in the hospital system.
• Enter data into ADT with emphasis on accuracy of demographics and financial information.
• Obtain patient/guarantor signatures and ensure all forms are signed.
• Scan required documents into the appropriate systems.
• Provide patient hand-outs (Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA, Advance Directive).
• Follow downtime procedures and EMTALA-compliant steps for registration.
• Assess self-pay patients for presumptive eligibility when appropriate.
• Support bed management by updating IT systems for Admits/Transfers/Discharges.
• Escalate issues to Financial Clearance staff when needed.
• Ensure HIPAA/PHI/ABN/MSP compliance in the registration process.

Skills

Hospital registration

Medical terminology

Advanced computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cerner

MS4

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Admitting Department Registration Specialist in Glendale, CA. The role focuses on accurate demographic entry, identity verification, and CMS/MSP compliance within the ADT system.

On-site work Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants. Responsibilities include maintaining registration standards across units, processing insurance verifications, and ensuring proper documentation.