Registration Float Clerk II

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Registration Float Clerk II in Salinas, CA. This full-time role supports inpatient and outpatient registration, interviewing patients, entering demographics and financial data, and preparing chart documentation.

The position requires data entry and medical office experience, with day shifts and union NUHW involvement. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with privacy rules, and courteous interaction with patients and families in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year data entry and medical office experience.
• Interview patients to obtain demographics and financial data.
• Enter data into the hospital computer system for registration.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient or representative to obtain demographics and financial data.
• Enter demographic information into the hospital computer system.
• Prepare, process and route paperwork for patient charts and IDs.
• Monitor transfers and bed swaps when applicable.
• Abide by applicable regulations for privacy and patient rights.

Skills

Data entry

Medical office experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer system

Job description

## Registration Float Clerk IIApply: Salinas, CA: Full time: Posted Today: SVH-103599**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:RegistrationWorks under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Director or Assistant Director, Registration—Operations. Performs specialized Patient Registration functions according to established policies and procedures. Interviews patient or patient representative to obtain pertinent information such as patient demographics and financial data and enters the information into the computer system to register inpatient and/or outpatients. The amount of data collected will vary based on the patient classification. Prepares, processes and routes initial paperwork for charts, patient identification bands, labels and cards. When appropriate contacts physicians’ offices for authorization numbers for treatment. Obtains required signatures and collects copy of insurance cards, Medicare cards, and Medi-Cal cards. Reviews patient data for accuracy. When applicable, monitors and processes transfers and bed swaps and enters required information into the computer system. additional responsibilities include but are not limited to following Federal and State regulations as they apply to Advance Directives for Healthcare Decisions, Patient Rights, Medicare Secondary Payer, Three-Day Rule, Notice of Privacy Practice. Performs other duties as required.* Greets patients, their families, and the public in a courteous, professional and polite manner. Registration clerks must demonstrate sensitivity to the fact that the patient may not be feeling well, is worried or stressed regarding hospital visit.* Properly identifies patient by requesting form of picture identification.* Interviews patient or patient’s representative to obtain accurate demographic information.* Enters demographic information into the hospital computer system in order for patient care and treatment to be initiated.* Obtains patient financial data and when required pre-authorization for treatment.* Prepares, processes and routes required paperwork for the patient’s chart/medical record.* Embosses patient ID card. Creates patient labels as appropriate.* Bands patient with the appropriate ID band.* Determines patient’s primary and secondary payor and enters data in computer system.**Education:** High School Diploma or GED required.**Licensure:** None.**Experience:** One (1) year data entry and medical office experience.**Pay Range:** The hourly rate for this position is $30.34 - $36.88 . The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.**Shift Differentials:**Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Day Shift### ### ● FTE: 1.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 40*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*