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Patient Access Rep-ED - Registration ED - Full Time 8 Hours Evening (3:00PM to 1

University of Southern California, Arcadia, California, United States, 91006

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Patient Access Rep-ED - Registration ED - Full Time 8 Hours Evening (3:00PM to 11:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt) | Keck Medicine of USC | Arcadia, California POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Admitting Manager, the Patient Access Representative is responsible for interviewing incoming patients (inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department) to obtain all pertinent data for admission and produce a complete and accurate admission record. This includes medical record information, as well as demographic and financial related information. Is responsible for answering all inquiries related to admissions, collects deposits or payments, interacts with the nursing units and ancillary departments and provides directions to various areas within the hospital.

Responsibilities

Acknowledging patients or guests and their requests

Appearing professional in dress, grooming and hygiene

Assists in the training of new employees

Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the rights of patients and significant others, as identified within the situation

Document any financial arrangements made in the patient's account notes. Notifies the Admitting Manager or Business Office Manager of all problem accounts that require special attention

Exhibiting concern, tact and discretion in all working relationships

Functions with an awareness of safety issues and reports unsafe issues appropriately, as identified within the institution

Upholds the highest service standards regarding patient care; patient care is the utmost priority in all aspects of registration

Making patients' needs the first priority

Must be able to work and be cross trained in Inpatient, Outpatient, Bed Board, and Emergency Room areas

Must be familiar with the hospital layout to direct patients or guests to the proper destination

Must be physically able to push a wheelchair

Willing to meet staffing needs of the department and be available to work overtime, holidays, and shift changes

Remain informed and compliant with HIPAA, EMTALA, the Fair Debt and Collection Practices Act, Medicare Secondary Payer, and other laws and regulations governing Patient Financial Services

Remain informed regarding PPO, HMO, Medicare, Medi-Cal and indigent service programs and requirements for timely processing of claims

Offer assistance promptly, cordially, and completely

Register patients promptly with attention to patient care and safety

Obtain advance directive information from inpatient, ER, OPS, and bed patients; enter accurate data in the computer and ensure proper paperwork is sent to the proper destination

Explain financial responsibilities to patients; collect deposits on self-paying patients and co-payments when required by insurance

Speak with patients about hospital requirements and make financial arrangements; complete promissory notes when necessary

Gather all patient-related information to produce a complete and accurate admission record, including choosing medical record numbers, collecting current data, photocopying insurance cards and IDs, obtaining authorizations and signatures, and ensuring accurate insurance and demographic information

Participate in organization-wide Performance Improvement activities through orientation, education, and quality control

Understand and obtain consent forms, advance directives, and other required forms so patients are well informed before signatures are obtained

Meet department productivity goals (e.g., registering a minimum of 20 patients per shift) and maintain an account accuracy rate of at least 80%

Complete shift logs in the Emergency Department

Complete required courses within the specified timelines and competency testing for current employees

Qualifications Education Minimum - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Minimum - 2 years of customer service experience

Licenses and Certifications Minimum Must be BLS certified or provide BLS certification within 30 days of hire. M.A.B. certification required; new hires must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Pay Transparency The hourly salary rate range for this position is $25.75 - $34.65. When extending an offer of employment, USC Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, legal requirements, and market considerations.

Posted Date: 07/27/2025

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