Patient Service Technician - Per Diem

MemorialCare Health System; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is seeking a Patient Services Technician for per diem shifts in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on clerical support, patient satisfaction, and collaboration with nursing staff.

You will assist with communications, complete required certifications, and help maintain a safe, efficient patient care environment while following departmental policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Terminology training completed.
• Basic computer skills and BLS certification.
• Customer service training completed.
• One year unit secretary/ward clerk experience preferred or RN coursework.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical support for patient care areas.
• Accurate computer input and documentation.
• Facilitates communication among caregivers.
• Delivers written and verbal communications clearly.
• Supports a safe, collaborative workplace.
• Completes department competency requirements and certifications.
• Escalates issues to supervisor as needed.

Skills

Unit Secretary experience

Medical Terminology proficiency

Customer Service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Medical Terminology class

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Customer Service Training

RN program completion OR Unit Secretary experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Patient Service Technician - Per Diem (LON015677)

Job Description

Patient Service Technician - Per Diem - ( LON015677 )

Description

Location: Long Beach, CA

Shift: Days (8hr shifts)

Pay Rate*: $24.45/hr.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Patient Services Technician provides support services at MemorialCare Long BeachMedical Center, primarily through assistance with clerical duties.This position reports at all times to a supervisor nurse.The Patient Services Technician independently seeks to identify and resolve questions and concerns from patients and their families, initiating contact with caregivers whenever appropriate.At all times he/she aims to ensure patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Demonstrates accuracy in computer input.
• Performs clerical skills to facilitate the accurate and efficient operation of the assigned patient care areas. Organizes work to facilitate a smooth and efficient practice.
• Initiates and develops communication in order to promote a cohesive health care environment and facilitate effective working relationships.
• Communicates clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Supports a safe and effective workplace environment through strong team dynamics and a positive approach to workplace duties/assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required to assist with the smooth operation of the assigned area.
• Completes age specific competency requirements of assigned department.
• Completes all required certifications of the Division of Nursing.
• To increase performance improvement and create a cooperative team environment the registered nurse creates and supports a ‘no gossip’ work environment. All issues and complaints go up to the supervisor and not to coworkers who can’t do anything about the issue.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• One-year recent experience as a Unit Secretary, CCT, GPT or as Ward Clerk in a comparable size facility, preferably within the same or similar specialty. (Preferred)
• Proficient in Medical Terminology

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalency or evidence of higher education required.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology class.
• Basic computer skills
• Current American Heart Association BLScertification
• Customer Service Training
• One of the following: Past experience as a Unit Secretary, CCT, GPT (preferred) OR successful completion of one semester in an accredited RN program

Primary Location

United States-California-Long Beach

Organization

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Staff

Job Posting: Sep 9, 2026, 12:33:15 AM

Union Code : USO

Shift

Day Job

Scheduled Shift Start Time : 0600 - Scheduled Shift End Time : 1430