Job Title : Medical Call Center Agent (#14 Openings)
Location : West Hollywood, CA 90048
Work Arrangement : Onsite until completion of training; potential for remote work thereafter
Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : Day Shift, 8-hour shifts)
Position Overview
The Patient Access Representative II (PAR II) plays a vital role in facilitating patient access to Client. This position is responsible for performing all admissions activities, including pre-admission and face-to-face registration for patients presenting to admissions and / or outpatient areas for treatment. The PAR II secures all demographic and financial patient registration information, ensuring a seamless and efficient registration process .
Required Qualifications
- Education : High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred.
- Experience : Minimum of 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.
- Technical Skills : Experience with EPIC systems required .
- Communication Skills : Experience answering multi-line and high-volume telephone calls in a healthcare setting or related field.
- Additional Skills : Prior health information, medical office, or birth certificate experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Registration : Conduct pre-admission and face-to-face registration for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Insurance Verification : Verify government and non-government insurance eligibility electronically, telephonically, or through product websites.Financial Clearance : Obtain financial clearance and determine the patient's correct financial classification.Medical Record Management : Secure or assign medical record numbers (MRNs) without duplication, adhering to Cedars-Sinai's Patient Identification Policy.Physician Privileging : Recognize and resolve physician privileging issues, such as suspensions.Customer Service : Provide superior customer service through all interactions, demonstrating sensitivity and attention to the patient population served.Cash Collection : Determine and explain patient financial obligations, collecting funds when appropriate, and meeting or exceeding cash collection goals.Quality Assurance : Work and resolve QA error worklists daily without exception.Documentation : Explain registration and consent forms to patients, obtain necessary signatures, and assemble registration paperwork for inclusion in the patient chart.Cross-Training : Cross-trained and competent to perform in no less than three patient access functions and / or patient access areas.