Job Description

I. General Summary

• Under general supervision, performs scheduling, pre-authorization 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, re-evaluations 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 pre-authorization 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

• Pay Range: $19.5-$27.31
• Other Compensation (if applicable):

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