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Salinas Valley Health

Acute care hospital network and services

Registration Float Clerk 2

Part-TimePosted on 10/15/2026
$30.34 - $36.88/hr
Mid
Salinas, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One year of data-entry and medical-office experience is required.
Responsibilities
  • Work under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Director or Assistant Director, Registration—Operations.
  • Perform specialized patient-registration functions according to established policies and procedures.
  • Interview patients or their representatives to obtain pertinent demographic and financial information, and enter the information into the computer system to register inpatients and/or outpatients.
  • Prepare, process, and route initial paperwork for charts, patient identification bands, labels, and cards.
  • Contact physicians’ offices for authorization numbers for treatment when appropriate.
  • Obtain required signatures and copies of insurance, Medicare, and Medi-Cal cards.
  • Review patient data for accuracy.
  • Monitor and process transfers and bed swaps, and enter required information into the computer system when applicable.
  • Follow applicable federal and state regulations concerning advance directives for healthcare decisions, patient rights, Medicare Secondary Payer, the Three-Day Rule, and Notice of Privacy Practices.
  • Greet patients, their families, and the public in a courteous, professional, and polite manner, demonstrating sensitivity to patients who may be unwell, worried, or stressed about a hospital visit.
  • Verify patient identity by requesting picture identification.
  • Interview patients or their representatives to obtain accurate demographic information.
  • Enter demographic information into the hospital computer system so patient care and treatment can begin.
  • Obtain patient financial data and pre-authorization for treatment when required.
  • Prepare, process, and route required paperwork for the patient’s chart or medical record.
  • Emboss patient identification cards and create patient labels as appropriate.
  • Place the appropriate identification band on each patient.
  • Determine patients’ primary and secondary payors and enter the data into the computer system.
  • Perform other duties as required.

About the company

Salinas Valley Health is a regional health system that provides acute inpatient and outpatient medical care to the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, and surrounding areas. The system runs a 263-bed hospital with specialties including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, and a Stroke Center, plus an Emergency Department and an urgent care/surgery network; it also hosts the region’s only Perinatal Diagnostic Center and collaborates with Stanford and other larger hospitals to extend access to advanced care. In 2021 it earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, reflecting a strong focus on patient safety and care quality. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible medical services and expanding reach through partnerships and specialized centers.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salinas, California

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge strengthens payer and employer trust.
  • August 2026 U.S. News recognition supports patient volume and recruiting.
  • June 2026 student-art and market programs reinforce community loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • OHCA capped Salinas Valley Health spending growth at 1.8% in 2026.
  • May 2026 Araujo summary judgment leaves legal costs and precedent risk unresolved.
  • Persistent OHCA caps force service reductions that hollow out the regional hospital network.

What makes Salinas Valley Health unique

  • Monterey County’s only integrated public health system, anchoring Salinas, Gonzales, and King City care.
  • 2026 U.S. News gave seven High Performing ratings, including maternity care.
  • Community partnerships with Hartnell College and Rancho Cielo feed local workforce pipelines.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Sick Leave

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