Patient Service Specialist Iv

Acathospital

Base: $24.10 - $36.15; bonus/equity: not specified...
Collects critical data elements
Ensures accurate patient identification
Communicates insurance benefits and liabilities
Collects critical data elements, registration information, completes related documents, and prioritizes workload

Job Summary

  • Collects critical data elements, registration information, completes related documents, and prioritizes workload.
  • Communicates insurance benefits and liabilities with customers and collects past, current and future payments due.
  • Serves as a resource to department management to ensure efficient operations and supervision of staff and is able to provide representation for management in departmental meetings.

Matching Summary

Collects critical data elements, registration information, completes related documents, and prioritizes workload.

Salary

Base: $24.10 - $36.15; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collects critical data elements
  • Ensures accurate patient identification
  • Communicates insurance benefits and liabilities
  • Collects past, current and future payments
  • Provides excellent customer service
  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Accesses hospital systems and payer websites
  • Adheres to Medical Center's Values and policies
  • Obtains authorizations and pre-certifications
  • Communicates effectively with healthcare team members
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of revenue cycle
  • Assists with development and training of staff
  • Utilizes critical thinking and recommends solutions
  • Performs quality review functions
  • Strong telephone etiquette
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Ability to perform analysis
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills to include Microsoft products
  • Presents/maintains a professional image

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Working knowledge of insurance payer regulations preferred
  • Medical terminology preferred
  • Takes initiative to assist staff
  • Seeks continuous self-improvement

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree with five years' direct experience required
  • Data entry, keyboarding (WPM 45)
  • Basic understanding of ICD 9/10 and CPT codes
  • Ability to receive constructive criticism and take action

Work Rights

Not specified

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