What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Rep I position at Cedars-Sinai?
Do you love helping people every single day? Are you passionate about providing outstanding and high-quality service to patients and their family members?
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at multi-tasking and are ready to seek the exciting and important responsibilities of a Patient Access Representative, please consider this fantastic opportunity and apply!
As a Patient Access Representative, you are the face of Cedars-Sinai and can make a real difference for our patients. You will be responsible for registering patients presenting to the medical center for treatment. Your priority is to deliver high quality and effective service to our patients and their family members.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Patient Access Rep I performs all admissions activities for pre-admit and face-to-face registration of patients presenting to the Main Admissions and/or outpatient areas for treatment. Facilitates patient access to Cedars Sinai Medical Center and secures all demographic and financial patient registration information. This will include the following: Registration, Preregistration, insurance verification, Third Party Liability (TPL) screening, Medi-Cal / Medicare eligibility verification, Workers Compensation eligibility, and securing cash deposits (co-pays, deductibles, cash packages). Able to explain information and answer questions. Demonstrates competency skills including the ability to perform job duties and interact with customers with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) served.
Requirements:
- High School or GED required. Associate's degree or college diploma preferred.
- One year of customer service experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Two years of experience in healthcare, insurance or related experience preferred.
Skills/Experience Sought:
- Previous work experience in an inpatient or outpatient admissions setting or physician's office, preferred.
- Knowledge and/or experience in patient accounting or with an insurance payor preferred.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- PC literacy: Basic core computer skills and navigation skills. General knowledge of office equipment. Bi-lingual preferred/helpful.
Why Work at Cedars?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Working Title: Patient Access Rep I
Department: Lab Registration-Patient Acces
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Administrative
Job Specialty: Admissions/Registration
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$20.02 - $30.03
Salary : $20 - $30
