Revenue Cycle Specialist Ii - Remote Position

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 also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We deliver an excellent benefits package that includes Health Care, paid time off and a 403(b). Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

What will you be doing in this role?

Under general supervision and following established practices, policies, and guidelines, provides commercial collections support to Patient Financial Services, performing duties which may include reviewing and resubmitting claims to third party payors, ability to access all payor portals, performing account follow-up activities and updating information on accounts. Positions at this level require advanced knowledge in specialized functions and a full understanding of the revenue cycle. Incumbents work independently and have strong customer service, analytic and problem-solving skills, and are able to understand, interpret and explain payor contracts and CSMC billing and collections policy and practices. Incumbents may assist other team members. This position may be cross-trained in other revenue cycle functions and provide back-up coverage.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. College level courses in finance, business or health insurance a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
• Strong English proficiency, including using accurate spelling and grammar, and solid verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of basic accounting principles and healthcare billing and collection practices.
• A minimum of 4 years of hospital collections experience required.

Experience we are seeking:

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks frequently with short timelines, to prioritize and organize work, and to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of regulatory policies and CHS policies procedures governing collections.
• Hospital experience preferred. Experience with HMO, PPO and Commercial payors highly preferred.
• Ability to understand and analyze different hospital UB04 claim forms and their purpose and billing process, as needed.
• Understanding of payor contracts.
• Microsoft office, Billing Systems (Emdeon, Availity, Relay Health, etc.) and EPIC proficiency highly preferred

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit for prolonged periods. Ability to input data into system. Visual acuity correctable to allow for reading of computer screens and fine print.

Working Title: Revenue Cycle Specialist II - Remote Position
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:$21.44 - $32.16