Patient Access Rep IV - Patient Financial Clearance - 8-Hour Day Shift

Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! 

Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:

• Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
• Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
• Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals

Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. We have been recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24. 

Summary of Essential Duties:

• The Patient Access Rep IV is an expert level position and must demonstrate the highest level of competency in all core duties. 
• The P.A.R. IV 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).
• At this level, the PAR IV is the subject-matter expert and go-to resource person. 
• You will be expected to assist the department lead and supervisor with coordination of workflow and be competent to fill in at any Admissions area with no additional training. 
• Train front line staff on forms, explanations and proper protocol for signature procurement, and understanding and updating applications used to manage patient accounts. 
• Assist with patient inquiries and system questions. 
• Assist customer service team with challenging situations. 

The schedule for this position will be 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional weekend shifts. 

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration or related field preferred

• Certfied Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification from the National Association of Healthcare Access Management required or willing to obtain within one year from start date

• 4 years of experience in a healthcare related field, preferably within the department or within the Cedars-Sinai system required

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: Patient Access Rep IV - Patient Financial Clearance - 8-Hour Day Shift

: CSRC Patient Financial Clearance

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

: Administrative

: Admissions/Registration

: NONEXEMPT

: Day

: 8 hour

: $26.31 - $40.78

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Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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