Manager, Patient Access at Cedars-Sinai

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Relations, Budget Preparation, Staff Education, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Leadership, Compliance, Insurance Verification, Financial Case Management, Account Management, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Competency, Performance Improvement, Interdepartmental Coordination, Communication, Safety Awareness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year! We offer an outstanding benefits' package, including healthcare, paid time off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals. What You be doing in this Role: The Manager, Patient Access is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the daily operations of assigned areas, in order to meet the needs of all customers and support the Medical Center's philosophies. The Manager, Patient Access assumes fiscal responsibility through preparation of unit budgets, serves as a liaison with medical staff and other personnel, promotes maximum growth and development of each employee, participates in strategic planning, both long and short term and assures patient advocacy. The Manager, Patient Access guides staff in meeting customers' needs consistent with the Medical Center's philosophy, mission, vision and strategic plan. The role maintains competency skills including the ability to interact with customers with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Manager, Patient Access identifies safety concerns/ performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age development of the patient population(s) served. Assigned responsibility includes insurance verification, financial case management, inhouse account management and preregistration. Primary duties include: Assures that their area of responsibility maintains a customer focus by serving as a role model with consistent focus on customer relations, providing feedback regarding positive and negative customer comments and participating in customer satisfaction initiatives. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances for assigned area. Maintains positive work climate, ensues appropriate staff education. Promotes environment that fosters self-directed staff, assists employees to develop and contribute to the organization and applies human resources policies fairly and consistently. Promotes an organizational focus by establishing goals consistent with organizational goals, facilitating collaboration and coordination for interdepartmental problem-solving and supporting new concepts that enhance the functioning of area operations. Functions as a positive, creative and effective leader, actively participating in performance improvement activities and consulting in implementation of education programs. Ensures ongoing staff compliance of staffing schedules to ensure an appropriate coverage for ongoing daily operations. Responsible for coordination of staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for ongoing daily operations. Interfaces w/ IPA’s, Medical Groups and other Review Organizations in resolving authorization and eligibility issues. Collaborates with managers and clinical/support services managers in cross-functional process improvement, collaborative teamwork, open communication and problem solving to ensure the effective coordination and integration of services between units. Maintains constructive collegial relations with managers, division, and medical staff. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of Medicare, Medical, commercial and managed care payors with specific knowledge of CSMC payor contracts. Has knowledge of electronic, web based, and vendor sponsored verification and eligibility systems.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Patient Access is responsible for overseeing daily operations to meet customer needs and support the Medical Center's philosophies. This includes fiscal responsibility, staff development, compliance with regulations, and ensuring a customer-focused environment.