Patient Access Specialist​/Coordinator- Evenings-Temecula Valley Hospital

Patient Access Specialist/Coordinator – Full Time Evenings – Temecula Valley Hospital

Location:

TEMECULA, California. Department:
Admissions. Job Type: Full Time, Evenings. Salary: USD $21.00/Hr. to USD $30.38/Hr.

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Patient Access Coordinator

The Patient Access Specialist/Coordinator (PAS) demonstrates a solid knowledge of the registration process. PAS Specialist is responsible for obtaining all accurate demographic and financial information, completing any and all registrations. Corrects selection of insurance coding and insurance descriptions using tools such as the Rolodex in SMS, Matrixes for contracted medical groups and the Internet; completes all Status Transfers; ensures correct room placement for patients;

and runs and accepts the HDX reports on all insurances that apply. Additionally, this role obtains and ensures that all necessary notification, authorizations, verification of benefits and tracking numbers for all accounts/insurances are obtained.

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact diplomatically and to maintain a professional demeanor with physicians, the public and hospital staff at all times
• Ability to discuss personal and financial matters with patients and/or their representatives
• Good problem solving and process efficiency skills
• Knowledge of insurance benefits, covered services and collection procedures for all insurance programs for acute facilities
• General knowledge of office procedures and ability to utilize resources in an organized manner
• Type 35-40 words per minute
• Knowledge of computer keyboard

• One-year experience in a hospital admitting or medical business office, with computer experience preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• CPI Certification within the first 90 days

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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