Revenue Cycle Specialist I (Physician Billing)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b)

Dental insurance

Vacation

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a billing specialist to support Patient Financial Services. You will review and submit claims, manage accounts, and maintain accurate data.

This hybrid role requires meticulous work, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of billing systems. Join a renowned hospital with strong benefits and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Associate degree or college diploma preferred.
• At least 1 year of hospital or professional billing/collections experience.
• Experience with MS Office, Web/Vs, and CS-Link preferred.
• Strong math and data-entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit claims to third-party payors.
• Perform account follow-up and update information on accounts.
• Organize, prioritize and complete work within guidelines.
• Attend department meetings and provide feedback to management.
• Enter data accurately and maintain documentation standards.
• Monitor work queues and resolve accounts in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Cedars-Sinai patient accounting systems.
• Provide back-up coverage for other office functions as needed.

Skills

Billing

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

CS-Link

Job description

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

• We provide an outstanding benefit package that includes healthcare, paid time off and a 403(b).
• Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees.

What will you be doing in this role?

Under general supervision and following established practices, policies, and guidelines, provides billing support to Patient Financial Services, performing duties which include reviewing and submitting claims to third party payors, performing account follow-up activities, updating information on account, etc.. Positions at this level require a basic knowledge of assigned area, and general understanding of department functions and the revenue cycle. Incumbents are expected to organize, prioritize and perform work in a timely manner within established guidelines, practices and procedures. This position may be cross-trained in other office functions and provide back-up coverage:

• Participates in department meetings and provides feedback to management on how to improve department processes. Adheres to instructions, verbal and written, to achieve desired results.
• Adheres to documentation standards of the department and properly uses activity codes. Correctly enters data in fields. Maintains acceptable levels of speed and accuracy.
• Effectively monitors assigned work queues and workload, ensuring resolve of accounts in a timely and accurate manner. Takes initiative on issues and/or problems by advancing them to supervisor.
• Adheres to documentation standards of the department.
• Processes incoming correspondence, based on reason code, timely and accurately.
• Ensures information on the account is complete and accurate. Adheres to payment timeline protocol.
• Adheres to payment timeline protocol and assists other team members with resolution of accounts when needed.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of Cedars-Sinai core patient accounting systems and/or department specific systems and uses them effectively and efficiently.
• Exemplifies high standards of professionalism, responsibility, accountability and ethical behavior.

* This is Hybrid role. Must currently live in Torrance area or be willing to relocate to area for onsite requirements. *

Qualifications

Requirements:

High school graduate or GED required. Associate degree or college diploma preferred.

A minimum of 1 years of hospital or professional billing and/or collections experience required.

Experience with MS office, Web/Vs, and CS-Link preferred.

Solid understanding of regulatory and CSHS policies and procedures. Basic understanding of HIPAA and other privacy information guidelines

Ability to perform business math.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and high-volume environment with conflicting demands on time and attention and organize work to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner.

Professional and courteous demeanor.

Why work here?

Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.