What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Representative - Per Diem position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Description
Will be expected to float to our West Valley, Santa Monica, and Westwood locations
The Per Diem, Patient Access Representative pre-registers, pre-admits, and admits patients by telephone and/or in person. In this per diem role, you will:
- Collect accurate demographic information
- Review and interpret insurance benefits
- Obtain prior authorizations
- Collect cash
- Interact with public assistance programs (i.e. Medi-Cal, CCS)
- Interact with physicians/office personnel as well as other hospital personnel (i.e., SDA, OPSU, nursing units)
- Refer appropriate cases to other internal and external sources to assist patients with discharge/post-hospital care
Salary Range: $38.96-$38.96 Hourly
*This position may convert to career*
Qualifications
We're seeking a detail-oriented, self-directed professional with:
- Working knowledge of eligibility and working provisions of third-party sponsors
- General knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondence
- Ability to type 55 words per minute (WPM)
- Proficient in basic math
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Must be available for weekends and holiday coverage
Note: May be subject to test in qualifying skills
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
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