I. General Summary
- Under general supervision performs scheduling preauthorization and administrative activities for patients. Ensures the accurate registration of patients interviews patients to obtain necessary demographic and insurance information to determine patients financial status.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Schedules patients for admissions evaluations reevaluations and treatment in accordance with physicians schedules managed care contracts and UMMS policies and procedures. Accepts referrals from social workers discharge planners physicians and physicians offices. Schedules outpatient tests and procedures required.
- Obtains and inputs preauthorization insurance and demographic information into the appropriate medical/scheduling system. Verifies patient benefits and eligibility prior to completing referral.
Qualifications :
III. Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
IV. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of various insurance coverage (i.e. Medicaid HMOs).
- Highly effective verbal written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate hospital policies and procedures to medical staff colleagues patients and/or visitors complete admission and/or other documentation and respond promptly to instructions given.
- Effective listening skills with the ability to listen and understand patient information and translate it to written documentation.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime