Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. · 1 day ago
Patient Access Representative l - Per Diem, Variable (Culver City)
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.73/hr - $23.73/hr
1+ years expProspect Medical Holdings, Inc. is a healthcare provider in Southern California, and they are seeking a Patient Access Representative I. The role involves registering patients, ensuring accurate information collection, and providing customer service during the admission process.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Registers all patients according to department procedures. Completes all necessary admission (including consent) forms accurately and thoroughly. Prior to entering patient information into Optimum verifies the medical record status using Master Patient Index function. Ensures that the patient’s name, chief complaint and other information are entered accurately. Prepares the patients financial folder and distributes copies to appropriate departments
Ensures that each account is billable, and if necessary, pre-certification requirements are met. Contacts physician’s offices to obtain required pre-admission information as needed. Ensures that patients have required authorization for scheduled procedures. Explains hospital polices regarding payment of service, collects payments and issues receipts. Requests identification cards, and insurance cards during the admission process, obtains copies of all cards (front and back). Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility. Ensures that each patient receives an identification bracelet upon admission
Operates PBX and answers all incoming calls and transfers to the appropriate department or patient room in a professional. Performs paging via overhead and other hospital systems when required, including announcing and reporting hospital emergency codes
Ensures physicians are authorized to admit patients. Appropriately refers all physicians on delinquency list to hospital administrator or designee
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and others. Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, employees, and visitors
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
One year of previous experience in a customer service role
Basic Understanding of Medical Terminology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong time management skills
Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy and proficiency
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card within 30 days of hire date (Hollywood and Van Nuys only)
Preferred
Previous Healthcare Experience
One year of admitting office and/or PBX operator experience
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Company
Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.
Established in 1996, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., is a national leader in fully integrated healthcare.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sharad Khapra
Chief Financial Officer, CRC
Thomas J Kim, MBA
Chief Financial Officer, Alta Hospitals System
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