Patient Access Representative - Per Diem

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: $41.32- $41.32 / hourly 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