Physician Billing Coordinator II - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute (Santa Monica)
Cedars-Sinai Open At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Cedars-Sinai. Santa Monica · no salary stated · we estimate $75,981–$135,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Check and correct EPIC charge encounters so billing uses accurate information
- Confirm insurance coverage and eligibility, collect required records, and discuss payment options with patients
- Register accounts before appointments, complete required fields, and document details in IDX notes
- Review accounts for corrections or duplicate charges, collect patient payments, and balance cash against the log
- Resolve workflow issues with billing coordinators and front-office staff, escalating concerns to your supervisor
What you bring
- At least two years working in a surgical office
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred; a bachelor's degree is also preferred
- EPIC experience is strongly preferred
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can handle patient billing and registration details while communicating professionally with patients and colleagues. You meet with your supervisor weekly and help address unit-level issues.
From the employer
The Physician Billing Coordinator II performs all duties related to registration and the gathering of insurance and eligibility information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Edits in EPIC the charge encounters when needed to ensure accuracy of information for accurate billing. EPIC experience highly preferred.
- Evaluates accounts to determine any write-offs or corrections required, including duplicate charges.
- Verifies all insurance according to defined parameters.
- Ensures that appropriate documentation has been received prior to patient’s appointment date.
- Appropriately communicates with patient to determine financial status.
- Discusses options with patient if insurance eligibility is not confirmed prior to appointment date.
- Follows policies and procedures in looking for third party sponsorship.
- Enters complete and appropriate documentation in IDX notes.
- Follows all applicable rules and policies, such as the discount policy and Medi-Cal and charity applications.
- Register accounts timely and accurately.
- Ensures that registration occurs prior to patient encounter.
- Ensures that all information is complete, and required fields entered.
- Reviews patient’s account to understand current financial status and balance
- Communicates appropriately and professionally to patients.
- Receives monies owed from patient.
- Reconciles cash receipts to cash log.
- Meets existing efficiency goals.
- Elevates issues, as appropriate, to the Supervisor.
- Participates in the development of unit policies and procedures.
- Handles in a professional and confidential manner all correspondence, documentation, and files.
- Supports CSMNS core values, policies, and procedures.
- Meets weekly with Supervisor.
- Works with other PBCs and front office staff to resolve specific issues impacting unit and develop resolution plans.
- Answers telephones, patient inquiries, and responds appropriately and timely to written correspondence.
Education:
High school diploma/GED preferred. Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience:
Two (2) years experience in a surgical office setting preferred. EPIC experience highly preferred.
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