Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Cedars-Sinai; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is seeking an Admissions-Registration Associate to handle pre-admit and face-to-face registration, verify insurance, determine financial classifications, and assemble admission paperwork. The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate the hospital ADT and related systems.

The position includes shift coverage with 8-hour variable shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year customer service experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• 2 years Healthcare Revenue Cycle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all admissions activities for pre-admit and face-to-face registration of patients presenting to Main Admissions and/or outpatient areas for treatment.
• Obtains financial clearance and determines patient\'s correct financial classification.
• Verifies insurance electronically, telephonically, DDE or product website use on Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, PPO or commercial products.
• Performs proper system search to secure a medical record number or assign a new one without duplication.
• Explains patient financial obligation (deductibles) and collects funds to meet department cash collection goals.
• Explains admit and consent forms to the patient and obtain necessary signatures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble the admitting and financial paperwork for inclusion on the patient chart in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Demonstrates competency regarding navigation and entering patient and financial information in the hospital ADT system and associated systems.
• Scans all appropriate documents into the scanning system for retrieval as appropriate.
• Works and resolves error worklist daily and without exception.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Assoc. Degree/College Diploma

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is seeking an Admissions-Registration Associate to handle pre-admit and face-to-face registration, verify insurance, determine financial classifications, and assemble admission paperwork. The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate the hospital ADT and related systems.

The position includes shift coverage with 8-hour variable shifts including weekends.