Financial Counselor, Patient Access & Admissions Expert

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital in Marina Del Rey, CA seeks a Financial Counselor to manage patient access, insurance verification, and payment collections. The role supports admissions across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas, ensuring accurate data and compliant processes while guiding patients through financial options and programs to promote a positive experience.

Day shift, full-time, with opportunities to cover multiple admissions areas as needed, and collaboration with care teams

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration or related field preferred.
• 3 years Healthcare Revenue Cycle experience preferred.
• CHAA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs admissions activities for pre-admit and face-to-face patient registration across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Verifies insurance coverage, determines financial classification, and obtains financial clearance.
• Maintains data integrity by conducting thorough searches for medical record numbers and preventing duplicates.
• Escalates concerns; collaborates with departments to resolve authorization or privileging issues.
• Explains financial obligations to patients and demonstrates effective point-of-service collection practices.
• Screens for eligibility for government programs and assists with applications for financial assistance.
• Educates patients on payment options, policies, good faith estimates, and available resources.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration (Preferred)

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital in Marina Del Rey, CA seeks a Financial Counselor to manage patient access, insurance verification, and payment collections. The role supports admissions across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas, ensuring accurate data and compliant processes while guiding patients through financial options and programs to promote a positive experience.

Day shift, full-time, with opportunities to cover multiple admissions areas as needed, and collaboration with care teams