Job Description

Snapshot

• W2 Temporary Contract
• Swing Shift
• $24 - $25 an hour

Associate Patient Services Specialist

Our client is seeking an Associate Patient Services Specialist to support critical patient registration activities within a fast-paced Emergency Department environment. This role ensures accurate intake, timely insurance verification, and a positive patient experience during high-stress moments, while working evening shifts and providing reliable weekend support.

This role is onsite in Mission Hills, California.

Associate Patient Services Specialist Responsibilities

• Manage all Emergency Department patient registration tasks, capturing complete and accurate demographic and service information.
• Verify insurance benefits, confirm eligibility, and obtain required authorizations or precertifications for services.
• Communicate patient financial responsibilities and collect payments prior to or at the time of service.
• Deliver calm, professional, and respectful service to patients and families during potentially stressful or urgent situations.
• Maintain organized documentation, follow established protocols, and support efficient patient flow in a high-volume ER setting.
• Partner with clinical and administrative staff to resolve registration or insurance issues promptly.

Associate Patient Services Specialist Qualifications

• Prior experience in patient registration, healthcare administration, emergency services, or another high-volume customer service role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately gather and confirm sensitive information.
• Familiarity with insurance verification, benefits review, and authorization processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assist patients and families with professionalism and empathy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, urgent-care or ER environment.
• Ability to work evening shifts (2:00pm–10:30pm or 5:00pm–1:30am) and provide consistent weekend availability.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office software is preferred.

Compensation: $20-$25/hr. (DOE)

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