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What will you be doing in this role?

Under general supervision and following established practices, policies, and guidelines, provides billing support to Patient Financial Services, performing duties which include reviewing and submitting claims to third party payers, performing account follow-up activities, updating information on account, etc. Positions at this level require a basic knowledge of assigned area, and general understanding of department functions and the revenue cycle. Incumbents are expected to organize, prioritize and perform work in a timely manner within established guidelines, practices and procedures. This position may be cross- trained in other office functions and provide back-up coverage. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Participates in department meetings and provides feedback to management on how to improve department processes. Adheres to instructions, verbal and written, to achieve desired results. Adheres to documentation standards of the department and properly uses activity codes. Correctly enters data in fields. Maintains acceptable levels of speed and accuracy. Effectively monitors assigned work queues and workload, ensuring resolve of accounts in a timely and accurate manner. Takes initiative on issues and/or problems by advancing them to supervisor. Adheres to documentation standards of the department. Processes incoming correspondence, based on reason code, timely and accurately. Ensures information on the account is complete and accurate. Adheres to payment timeline protocol. Adheres to payment timeline protocol and assists other team members with resolution of accounts when needed. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of Cedars-Sinai core patient accounting systems and/or department specific systems and uses them effectively and efficiently.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ healthcare, professional billing or insurance company experience required. Hospital revenue cycle experience preferred.
• Ability to perform business math.
• High school graduate or GED required. Associate degree or college diploma preferred.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and CSHS policies and procedures. Basic understanding of HIPAA and other privacy information guidelines
• Experience with MS office, Web/Vs, Emdeon and CS-Link preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and high-volume environment with conflicting demands on time and attention. Ability to prioritize and organize work to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner.

Working Title: Revenue Cycle Specialist I
Department: Collections
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Patient Financial Services
Job Specialty: Patient Billing
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$20.02 - $30.03