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Brightside Specialty Pharmacy

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Bilingual Patient Intake Specialist (English/Spanish)

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Responsibilities As a Patient Intake Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring new patient referrals are processed accurately and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: * Entering ...

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RE Pharmacy

Intake Representative

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Patient Services/Intake Report to: Intake Supervisor Position Type: Full-time Position Overview: Perform duties related to the processing of new referrals and refill specialty prescriptions. They ...

RE Pharmacy

Intake Representative

Palm Desert, CA

$20 - $25/hr

Patient Services/Intake Report to: Intake Supervisor Position Type: Full-time Position Overview: Perform duties related to the processing of new referrals and refill specialty prescriptions. They ...

RE Pharmacy

Intake Representative

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

Patient Services/Intake Report to: Intake Supervisor Position Type: Full-time Position Overview: Perform duties related to the processing of new referrals and refill specialty prescriptions. They ...

First Call Hospice

Intake Coordinator

Citrus Heights, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Intake Coordinator is responsible for managing the patient intake process and scheduling, including communicating directly with patients and families, data entry, establishing and maintaining ...

Oso Home Care

Director of Infusion Intake

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Director of Intake & Patient Access Position Summary Oso Home Care is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Director of Intake & Patient Access to provide executive leadership and ...

Summit BHC

PRN Intake Coordinator

Willow Creek, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

The Intake Coordinator serves as a single point of entry for in-patient admissions, managing daily patient intake operations that may include phone triage, addressing service requests, performing ...

Oso Home Care

Director of Infusion Intake

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Director of Intake & Patient Access Position Summary Oso Home Care is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Director of Intake & Patient Access to provide executive leadership and ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient intake in California is $17.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Patient Intake specialist, you need excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with healthcare procedures, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and patient management software is valuable, and some employers may require HIPAA certification. Strong interpersonal communication, compassion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are important soft skills for this role. These qualities help ensure accurate data collection, positive patient experiences, and smooth clinical operations.

What is a patient intake?

A Patient Intake job involves gathering and verifying patient information before medical appointments. Responsibilities typically include collecting personal details, insurance information, and medical history, as well as scheduling appointments and ensuring accurate data entry. This role is critical for smooth clinic operations and helps healthcare providers deliver efficient and informed care. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

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As a Patient Intake specialist, your main duties include greeting patients, collecting and verifying personal and insurance information, entering data into EHR systems, and preparing charts for medical staff. You’ll also coordinate appointments, answer patient questions, and help facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. While most of your time is spent at the front desk or in an administrative area, you may also assist with basic clinical documentation or pre-screening tasks. Your role is vital for ensuring that patient visits begin smoothly and that healthcare teams have the accurate information they need.

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Bilingual Patient Intake Specialist (English/Spanish)

Brightside Specialty Pharmacy

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 18 hours ago

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Job description

Brightside Rx
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (In-Office Only)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour


About Brightside Rx

Brightside Rx is a growing specialty pharmacy dedicated to providing exceptional service to patients involved in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. We work closely with patients, healthcare providers, attorneys, and case managers to ensure medications are delivered quickly and accurately.

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Bilingual Patient Intake Specialist to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have outstanding customer service skills, we'd love to hear from you.


Responsibilities

As a Patient Intake Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring new patient referrals are processed accurately and efficiently.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Entering new referrals into Monday.com and DigitalRx pharmacy software.
  • Accurately entering prescriptions into the pharmacy management system.
  • Completing patient intake by verifying:
    • Full name
    • Date of birth
    • Address
    • Phone number
    • Allergies
    • Medical conditions
    • Current medication list
  • Scheduling medication deliveries with patients.
  • Collecting missing referral information, including:
    • Date of Loss (DOL)
    • Law firm information
    • Case manager information
  • Contacting physicians' offices to obtain prescription orders and missing documentation.
  • Contacting law firms and case managers to gather missing referral information.
  • Reaching out to patients to obtain updated or alternate contact information when needed.
  • Maintaining complete and accurate patient records.
  • Working closely with pharmacists and other team members to provide exceptional patient service.


Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Fluent in English and Spanish (Spanish fluency is required).
  • Able to type at least 60 words per minute.
  • Friendly, compassionate, and patient when speaking with clients.
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
  • Able to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable communicating with patients, healthcare providers, attorneys, and case managers throughout the day.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and general computer applications.
  • Reliable, dependable, and a strong team player.

No pharmacy license or certification is required.


Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and dental benefits after 90 days
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities (not guaranteed)
  • Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
  • Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding company


Why Join Brightside Rx?

At Brightside Rx, every team member plays an important role in helping patients receive the medications they need quickly and efficiently. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service while fostering a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

If you're compassionate, organized, bilingual, and looking for an opportunity to grow with a company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you!

To Be Considered, Applicants Must:

  • Be fluent in both English and Spanish.
  • Be able to type at least 60 WPM.
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Be able to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM in our Santa Ana office.
  • Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Be comfortable speaking with patients, medical providers, attorneys, and case managers throughout the day.


We look forward to meeting you!

Company Description

Specialty pharmacy in workers compensation and retail. Looking for dedicated team members to grow the business and grow their careers.