Job Summary:
Incumbent performs the essential functions of the Admissions Department, which can include Pre-Admission, Financial Counseling, Insurance Notification, Verification and Authorization, Management of Unscheduled Admissions in either Acute Care or Mental Health Admissions.
Required Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate a general understanding of medical terminology
- Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Government and Commercial Insurance Plans
- Experience with registration and/or billing computer software programs
- Experience in a hospital or medical office setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Managed Care plans
- Demonstrated experience with the referral authorization process
- Demonstrated ability to utilize payer and government websites to access and interpret health plan benefit packages and make determinations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with computer software programs such as EPIC or other registration programs
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Ability to ensure proper billing and financial procedures for patients
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $38.21 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person