CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924.
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Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents
The best women’s hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood.
Position Summary:
Duties:
Verbalizes and/or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuring provision of age-specific care to infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, staff meetings, inservices/workshops and successful completion and maintenance of required certifications.
Demonstrates the ability to determine accuracy of pertinent medical eligibility authorizations, demographic and financial information, institutes any required corrections and notifies the appropriate departments.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and complete assigned duties within a timely manner.
Obtains insurance coverage, eligibility and authorizations (if required) via telephone call and/or available software programs within twenty-four hours of admission, and subsequently at the beginning of each month the patient remains in the hospital.
Determines patient liability (partial or total), and makes a concerted effort to collect these amounts while the patient is in-house.
Identifies individuals who do not have the ability to pay for services rendered, initiates efforts to qualify them for programs they may be eligible for (i.e. Medi-Cal, Victims of Crime, Charity, etc.) and frequently follows-up to insure compliance.
Updates computer system to reflect activities performed and all interactions with
the patient, family, doctors, insurance carriers, and any other resolution of the account.
Reviews files on a daily basis to insure that all required documentation is included and forwards discharged folders to the billing department within 24 hours of discharge.
Demonstrates a complete understanding of roles during emergency/disaster situation.
Demonstrates a complete understanding of department equipment and proper usage.
Demonstrates the ability to make sound, productive, and ethical decisions in the performance of assigned duties.
Maintains confidentiality of department and medical center information.
Exhibits appropriate telephone/fax/beeper protocol, i.e. answers promptly, identifies name and department and is courteous and helpful, and has knowledge of commonly used extensions.
Incorporates medical center’s mission of “quality care with compassion and respect” into daily performance of job functions.
Requirements:
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Uses computerized time clock correctly.
Attends staff meetings and actively participates, reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
Demonstrates the ability to access and use computer systems.
Communicates with physicians, administrative staff, co-workers, and patients/families in a respectful and caring manner.
Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the provision of patient care/service; utilizes a collaborative approach with co-workers.
Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environments, and completes work on time.
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Assists department management in the resolution and evaluation of problem situations.
Assumes other duties as required.
Behaviors:
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Completes education requirements in a timely manner.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
Wears identification while on duty and ensures it is visible at all times.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Can state the mission, vision and values of the facility.
Complies with the Medical Centers’ policies and procedures, including timekeeping, attendance, the Standards of Behavior and the Code of Conduct. ·
Maintains required applicable licensure, certification, educational and in-service requirements.
Displays positive attitude through words and actions.
Displays willingness to adapt to new ideas and contributes to effecting progress.
Demonstrates awareness of who the customers are (internal/external) and supports the company’s goal and objectives in a positive manner
Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma
Preferred Education:
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:
Three or more years of financial counseling experience in a hospital setting
Knowledge of medical terminology and payer requirements as well as state and federal regulations
Ability to communicate in English and understand verbal and written instructions.
Excellent bilingual and communications skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a union environment.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:
N/A
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:
Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment)
Shift: Days
Hours: 8
Shift Hours: Varied
Weekly Hours:40
Type: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0