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Remote Patient Access Representative Jobs in California

Responsible for providing constant inpatient and/or remote patient observation and surveillance ... Salary Range $16.75 - $16.75 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay ...

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How much do remote patient access representative jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote patient access representative in California is $18.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote patient access representative?

A Remote Patient Access Representative is responsible for handling patient admissions, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks from a remote location. They communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to ensure smooth access to medical services. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical office procedures are essential for this role. This position typically requires experience in healthcare administration and familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote patient access representative?

To thrive as a Remote Patient Access Representative, you need strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with insurance verification or healthcare administration, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with patient management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and knowledge of HIPAA compliance are typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in a virtual environment make someone stand out in this position. These skills are essential for accurately assisting patients, managing sensitive information, and ensuring efficient, supportive service in a remote healthcare setting.

What does a remote patient access representative do?

A typical day for a Remote Patient Access Representative involves answering patient inquiries via phone, email, or online chat, assisting with appointment scheduling, and verifying insurance details. You may interact with different teams, such as billing, clinical staff, and scheduling, to help coordinate patient care and resolve any access issues. Most of your tasks will be completed using secure computer systems and patient databases from your home office. This remote structure allows flexibility, but also requires strong time management and self-motivation to meet productivity and accuracy standards. The role offers a dynamic and patient-focused environment that plays a vital part in a healthcare organization’s operations.

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Infographic showing various Remote Patient Access Representative job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,098 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Patient Access Rep II - Patient Access Contact Center - Neurosciences - Full-Time, Remote, Days

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$25 - $37.74/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 1,055 rated hospitals


Job description


Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Come join our team!
The Patient Access Rep II performs all admissions activities for pre-admit and face-to-face registration of patients presenting to Admissions and/or outpatient areas for treatment. Facilitates patient access to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and secures all demographic and financial patient registration information, including the following: Registration, Pre-Registration, government and non-government insurance verification, eligibility verification, Workers Compensation eligibility, and securing cash deposits (co-pays, deductibles, cash packages). Demonstrates the ability to perform job duties and interact with customers with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) served. Provides superior customer service through all personal and professional interactions with all customers within the Cedars-Sinai Health System
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all registration activities for patients presenting to all patient access areas. Cross trained and competent to perform in no less than 3 patient access functions and/or patient access areas.
  • Obtains financial clearance and determines patient's correct financial classification. Performs insurance verification electronically, telephonically, or through product website(s).
  • Performs proper system search to secure a medical record number (MRN) or assign a new MRN without duplication. Consistently follows CSMC Patient Identification Policy when assigning and verifying MRN.
  • Performs proper selection of physician. Recognizes privileging issues (physician suspensions). Knows how to handle and resolve physician privilege and suspension issues.
  • Demonstrates superior patient interviewing skills. Interacts with patients and performs job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) being served.
  • Competent to independently handle routine / frequent inquiries from patients, patient representatives and insurance companies. Escalates issues appropriately.
  • Demonstrates collection skills. Able to determine and explain patient financial obligation and collect funds when appropriate. Meets or exceeds cash collection goals
  • Works and resolves QA error worklist daily and without exception.
  • Interacts with physicians and specialty departments to assure accurate intake of information required for complete registration.
  • Demonstrates the ability to clearly explain registration and consent forms to the patient and obtain necessary signatures.
  • Demonstrates the ability to assemble registration paperwork for inclusion on the patient chart. Scans all appropriate documents into scanning system for retrieval as necessary.
  • Demonstrates competency regarding navigation and entering patient and financial information in the ADT system.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality. Knows and adheres to CSMC and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and release of information.

Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration or equivalent preferred.
  • One (1) years of healthcare experience working in Patient Access, Registration, Financial Clearance, Scheduling, or Revenue Cycle related roles, including physician offices, healthcare insurance companies, or other revenue cycle related functions required.

About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

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