Admissions Team Lead – Central Authorization

Cedars-Sinai

. Monitor and coordinate daily operations of the assigned unit .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $30 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient access operations, including registration, financial clearance, and scheduling, while effectively managing team performance and optimizing resource utilization. Proficient in medical terminology and skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and quality assurance.

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Healthcare ExperiencePatient Access ManagementCertified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)Medical TerminologyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Patient RegistrationFinancial ClearanceSchedulingData Quality ManagementQuality Assurance ReportingBudget CompliancePerformance IndicatorsResource UtilizationWorkflow CoordinationConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingTeam OrientationCommunicationSelf-Discipline

Tools & Technologies

Registration SystemBilling Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient AccessRevenue CycleDemographic InformationInsurance Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and coordinate daily operations of the assigned unit
Coordinate patient flow and adjust work assignments to minimize patient wait times
Ensure registrations follow policies and procedures, meet data quality goals, support cash collections and cash flow, and optimize resource utilization
Coach, train, orient, and provide feedback to team members
Facilitate workflow by answering questions, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and leading by example
Assist with team schedules, staffing coverage, and department needs
Evaluate individual and team performance and recommend administrative actions
Assist with orientation, unit training, and identifying staff development needs
Monitor staffing levels, overtime, time and attendance, and budget compliance
Support quality control for demographic and financial information, benefit verification, and insurance documentation
Collect data for performance indicators and quality assurance reporting
Update the registration system to support billing and collections
Monitor patient wait and registration times
Address customer needs, complaints, and follow-up investigations
Liaise with other department units
Oversee, assign, and supervise day-to-day work to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required
Four (4) years of Healthcare experience working in Patient Access, Registration, Financial Clearance, Scheduling, or Revenue Cycle related roles required
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred upon hire
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, problem solving, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast paced environment with conflicting demands on time and attention
Advanced experience with presentation skills, self-discipline, team orientation including experience working across boundaries and implementing strategies for team success
Ability to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, with extended schedules and weekend coverage as needed for 24/7 department needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work eligibility after successful completion of on-site training