Patient Access Rep II - Patient Access Contact Center - GI (Full-Time, On-Site, Days)

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,883 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Los Angeles is looking for a Patient Access Rep II. You will perform all admissions activities and ensure accurate registration information for patients accessing care. This role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of healthcare experience, with a focus on patient interviewing and customer service skills. Joining this team means working in a fast-paced environment dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare experience in Patient Access or related roles.
• Experience with high-volume telephone calls in healthcare preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all admissions activities for patient registration.
• Obtain financial clearance and determine patient financial classification.
• Collect necessary demographic and financial patient registration information.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Financial clearance

Patient interviewing

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Come join our team!

The Patient Access Rep II performs all admissions activities for pre-admit and face-to-face registration of patients presenting to Admissions and/or outpatient areas for treatment. Facilitates patient access to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and secures all demographic and financial patient registration information, including: Registration, Pre-Registration, government and non-government insurance verification, eligibility verification, Workers Compensation eligibility, and securing cash deposits (co-pays, deductibles, cash packages). Demonstrates the ability to perform job duties and interact with customers with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) served. Provides superior customer service through all personal and professional interactions with all customers within the Cedars-Sinai Health System

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all registration activities for patients presenting to all patient access areas. Cross trained and competent to perform in no less than 3 patient access functions and/or patient access areas.
• Obtains financial clearance and determines patient\'s correct financial classification. Performs insurance verification electronically, telephonically, or through product website(s).
• Performs proper system search to secure a medical record number (MRN) or assign a new MRN without duplication. Consistently follows CSMC Patient Identification Policy when assigning and verifying MRN.
• Performs proper selection of physician. Recognizes privileging issues (physician suspensions). Knows how to handle and resolve physician privilege and suspension issues.
• Demonstrates superior patient interviewing skills. Interacts with patients and performs job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) being served.
• Competent to independently handle routine / frequent inquiries from patients, patient representatives and insurance companies. Escalates issues appropriately.
• Demonstrates collection skills. Able to determine and explain patient financial obligation and collect funds when appropriate. Meets or exceeds cash collection goals
• Works and resolves QA error worklist daily and without exception.
• Interacts with physicians and specialty departments to assure accurate intake of information required for complete registration.
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly explain registration and consent forms to the patient and obtain necessary signatures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble registration paperwork for inclusion on the patient chart. Scans all appropriate documents into scanning system for retrieval as necessary.
• Demonstrates competency regarding navigation and entering patient and financial information in the ADT system.
• Maintains patient confidentiality. Knows and adheres to CSMC and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and release of information.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor\'s Degree in Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year of healthcare experience working in Patient Access, Registration, Financial Clearance, Scheduling, or Revenue Cycle related roles, including physician offices, healthcare insurance companies, or other revenue cycle related functions required.
• Experience answering multi-line and high-volume telephone calls in a healthcare setting or related field preferred.
• Medical or healthcare call center experience strongly desired.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow\'s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 15051
Working Title : Patient Access Rep II - Patient Access Contact Center - GI (Full-Time, On-Site, Days)
Department : CSRC Sched Reg Patient Access
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Administrative
Job Specialty : Admissions/Registration
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $23.87 - $37.00