Temporary - Registration Float Clerk II

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Union NUHW

Temporary assignment

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health seeks a Temporary Registration Clerk II to support front-office operations and patient registration in Salinas, CA. The role is agency-based for 3-6 months with 40 hours per week and night shifts may be required.

You will gather patient demographics, financial data, and insurance details, entering them into the hospital system while ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance. Prior data entry and medical office experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year data entry and medical office experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with patient registration and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographics and financial data and register in the computer system.
• Prepare paperwork and labels for charts and IDs; emboss and band patient IDs.
• Obtain insurance information and pre-authorization for treatment when required.
• Enter data accurately; monitor transfers and bed swaps as needed.
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and company policies.

Skills

Data entry

Medical office experience

Patient registration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer system

Job description

Temporary - Registration Float Clerk IIWe use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking \"Accept All\", you consent to our use of cookies.### Temporary - Registration Float Clerk IIApply: Salinas, CA: Part time: Posted Today: SVH-103600**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:Registration# **Temporary Registration Clerk** **Position Type:** Temporary – Agency Assignment 3-6 months assignment**Schedule:** Full Time - Variable Shifts available **Interview Day: 10/29/26**Final candidates selected will be invited to interview Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Temporary Registration Clerk to support patient registration and front-office operations. This position will be filled through a temporary staffing agency. The selected candidate will be employed by the staffing agency and assigned to work at Salinas Valley Health.This is a temporary, variable-hour assignment. The schedule and number of hours may vary based on department and operational needs. Hours are not guaranteed.Works 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: Night 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!*### About Salinas Valley HealthSalinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.