Patient Access Coordinator - Mesaba Clinic

Company: UNAVAILABLE
Location: Hibbing
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewTemporary full time, benefit eligible position. 60-80 hours per pay period. Day/Evening shifts and weekends as needed.The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for greeting and directing patients to examination rooms, scheduling patient appointments, processing referrals, making reminder calls, registering patients for appointments, informing patients about delays and wait times, obtaining patients' addresses, contacting details, insurance information, and medical histories. They work together to provide staffing coverage in all three clinic locations providing support for providers and nursing staff, registration check points and the phone queues for both primary and specialty scheduling. They also provide back up support for the Specialty Insurance Clerk.Responsibilities/Job Description Assists care team in processing various forms and refill requests daily. Obtain prior authorization and verification of coverage for private, MA/PMAP and all other insurances at the time of scheduling. Collects and verifies all patient data from patients and enter into the EMR accurately at the time of scheduling to ensure smooth revenue cycle. Coordinate and schedule outreach and ancillary appointments for the providers according AVS at the time of check out following the approved workflows. Greet patients in a prompt and pleasant manner and directs them to the appropriate locations. Assists care team in the plan of care by performing a proper checkout of the patients following the established process. Maintains a safe and hygienic patient environment.QualificationsRequired: High school diploma or equivalent. Verifiable work experience with computers, typing, and telephone duties. Understanding of various health insurance plans.Preferred: Graduation from a Health Unit Coordinator program. Associates degree Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS) Knowledge of medical terminology. Experience in Registration and Scheduling. Experience with insurance verification.

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