Patient Access Rep II - Patient Access Contact Center - 8 Hour, Day Shift

** This is a standing posting for a full-time PAR II position with the Patient Contact Call Center. Applications are reviewed as openings become available. **

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 the following: 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 & 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

• Perform 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.
• Obtain financial clearance and determines patient's correct financial classification. Perform insurance verification electronically, telephonically, or through product website(s).
• Perform 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.
• Perform proper selection of physician. Recognize privileging issues (physician suspensions). Know how to handle and resolve physician privilege and suspension issues.
• Demonstrate superior patient interviewing skills. Interact with patients and performs job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patients being served.
• Competent to independently handle routine / frequent inquiries from patients, patient representatives and insurance companies. Escalates issues appropriately.
• Demonstrate collection skills. Able to determine and explain patient financial obligation and collect funds when appropriate. Meets or exceeds cash collection goals
• Work and resolve QA error worklist daily and without exception.
• Interact with physicians and specialty departments to assure accurate intake of information required for complete registration.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly explain registration and consent forms to the patient and obtain necessary signatures.
• Demonstrate the ability to assemble registration paperwork for inclusion on the patient chart. Scan all appropriate documents into scanning system for retrieval as necessary.
• Demonstrate competency regarding navigation and entering patient and financial information in the ADT system.
• Maintain patient confidentiality. Know and adhere to CSMC and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and release of information.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of healthcare experience working in Patient Access or Revenue Cycle department, physician office, healthcare insurance company, and/or other revenue cycle related roles required.
• Experience answering multi-line and high-volume telephone calls in a healthcare setting or related field preferred. Medical or healthcare call center experience preferred.
• Scheduling flexibility and timeliness including evening and weekend commitments.