Patient Access Representative - Per Diem

UCLA Health; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Per Diem Access Representative to pre-register, pre-admit, and admit patients by telephone or in person. In this per diem role you will collect accurate demographics, review insurance benefits, obtain prior authorizations, collect cash, and coordinate with physicians and hospital teams to ensure smooth patient flow.

Salary is $41.32 per hour, with work based in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves assisting discharge planning and connecting patients with Medi-Cal/CCS and

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate demographic information
• Review and interpret insurance benefits
• Obtain prior authorizations
• Collect cash
• Interact with public assistance programs (i.e. Medi-Cal, CCS)
• Interact with physicians/office personnel as well as other hospital personnel (i.e., SDA, OPSU, nursing units)
• Refer appropriate cases to other internal and external sources to assist patients with discharge/post-hospital care

Job description

Description

The Per Diem Access Representative pre-registers, pre-admits, and admits patients by telephone and/or in person. In this per diem role, you will:

• Collect accurate demographic information
• Review and interpret insurance benefits
• Obtain prior authorizations
• Collect cash
• Interact with public assistance programs (i.e. Medi-Cal, CCS)
• Interact with physicians/office personnel as well as other hospital personnel (i.e., SDA, OPSU, nursing units)
• Refer appropriate cases to other internal and external sources to assist patients with discharge/post-hospital care

Salary Range: $41.32- $41.32 / hourly