Patient Access Representative - Westwood
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesAs the Patient Access Representative, you will
be responsible for:* Pre-registers, pre-admits, and admits patients
by telephone and/or in person* Collection of accurate demographic
information, review and interpretation of insurance benefits*
Obtaining prior authorizations, cash collections, interaction with
public assistance programs (i.e. Medi-Cal, CCS)* Implementation of
Medicare requirements, interaction with physicians/office personnel
as well as other hospital personnel (i.e., SDA, OPSU, nursing
units)* Referral of appropriate cases to other internal and
external sources to assist patients with discharge/post-hospital
care* Interacting with hospital departments such as Utilization
Review and Patient Business Services to ensure correct and timely
reimbursementSalary range: $25.50-$33.65 HourlyQualificationsWe're
seeking an exceptional, self-directed professional with:* Knowledge
of State and Federal programs to ensure reimbursement from
Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS programs, out-of-state Medicaid, or other
sponsoring agencies* Knowledge in the functional operations of
third party payers and utilization review agencies to expeditiously
coordinate follow-up* Working knowledge of third party payer
verification terminology* Working knowledge of medical terminology
to sufficiently identify various procedures to obtain optimum
benefit information and reimbursement* Ability to accurately and
completely process payments and cash receipts* 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
OutlookNote: May be subject to test on qualifying skillsUCLA 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, or protected Veteran status.UCLA
Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or
disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique
achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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