Patient Access Representative - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA Health

Description

The Per Diem 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:
$37.10-$37.10/hourly


Note:
This posted position is 1 of 8 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions.
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

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.