Access Service Representative - Admitting - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Not Disclosed•Per-DiemOn-site
location_on98, East Mankato Street, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, 91910, United States
About the Team
Sharp HealthCare is a leading integrated health system dedicated to providing premier patient care. The Chula Vista Medical Center serves as a vital hub for our community, delivering comprehensive emergency and medical services with a focus on patient safety and satisfaction. Our team operates under a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, fostering a collaborative environment where union membership is an integral part of our employment culture.
About the Role
This Per Diem position serves as the frontline guardian of patient registration and financial integrity within the Emergency Department. You will coordinate all registration functions necessary to ensure the processing of clean claims, acting as the bridge between clinical care and administrative precision. Your role is critical in facilitating maximum financial reimbursement while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
In this capacity, you will utilize Patient Secure to accurately identify patient medical records and conduct face-to-face interviews with patients and their representatives. You will navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including EMTALA, ensuring that financial discussions occur only after medical screening is complete. Your day-to-day involves collecting patient demographics, verifying insurance coverage, and securing patient financial responsibility with tact and empathy, even during high-stress situations.
Hiring Process
This position was initially posted exclusively to ratified SEIU members from May 6, 2026, to May 14, 2026. It is now open to internal candidates who are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit, as well as external candidates. As part of the terms of employment, successful candidates are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class.
Work location
Work model: On-site
98, East Mankato Street, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, 91910, United States
Chula Vista, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDeliver required regulatory forms such as Notice of Privacy Practice and Medicare Outpatient Observation notices
- check_circleCoordinate patient registration and demographic data entry to ensure clean claim processing
- check_circleConduct face-to-face interviews to secure regulatory documents and patient financial responsibility
- check_circleAuthenticate patient identity using Patient Secure palm scanner or two-identifier verification
- check_circleObserve EMTALA regulations by delaying financial discussions until after medical screening is complete
- check_circleVerify insurance eligibility and determine primary coverage using Coordination of Benefits standards
- check_circleMonitor ED calls, facilitate transfers, and compile workers' compensation paperwork for physicians
- check_circleCollect co-pays, deductibles, and deposits while negotiating payment plans for patients unable to pay
Requirements
- verified2 Years experience in a business service setting
- verifiedEffective verbal and written communication skills
- verifiedH.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- verifiedHFMA certifications preferred
Nice to Have
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent. Experience communicating and discussing personal and financial matters with patients and/or their representatives. HFMA certifications.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleCollective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW
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A Access Service Representative - Admitting - Variable Shift - Per Diem at Big Bully Turf is responsible for the following: Deliver required regulatory forms such as Notice of Privacy Practice and Medicare Outpatient Observation notices; Coordinate patient registration and demographic data entry to ensure clean claim processing; Conduct face-to-face interviews to secure regulatory documents and patient financial responsibility; and Authenticate patient identity using Patient Secure palm scanner or two-identifier verification.
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Big Bully Turf is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 2 Years experience in a business service setting; Effective verbal and written communication skills; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; and HFMA certifications preferred.
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Access Service Representative - Admitting - Variable Shift - Per Diem at Big Bully Turf is based in 98, East Mankato Street, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, 91910, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred).
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