Pre-Registration Financial Clearance Representative - FT - Days (75626)

Hamilton Health Care System • Dalton, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Scheduling and Pre Services supervisor, the patients are contacted to obtain necessary identifying, demographic and financial information. Seeks to help patients understand their financial responsibilities, giving the estimated out-of-pocket responsibilities and payment options; at all times providing first-class service to set the tone for the patient’s journey of care as well as educate and manage the financial expectations for the patient prior to admission. Initiates the pre-registration in the Cerner system. Provides information to the patient regarding when and where to report to Hamilton Medical Center. Contacts physician offices for pre authorization information. Contacts payers to obtain pre authorization as needed

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma required. College level courses preferred.
• Prefer previous work experience in a position of meeting and communicating with the public.
• Prefer 1 to 2 years experience in a hospital billing office, medical billing office or other health care setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and third party payer terminology.
• At least a minimal understanding of how CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes are used in health care billing.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary identifying, demographic and financial information from patients.
• Help patients understand their financial responsibilities, giving estimated out-of-pocket responsibilities and payment options.
• Provide first-class service to set the tone for the patient’s journey of care.
• Educate and manage the financial expectations for the patient prior to admission.
• Initiate the pre-registration in the Cerner system.
• Provide information to the patient regarding when and where to report to Hamilton Medical Center.
• Contact physician offices for pre authorization information.
• Contact payers to obtain pre authorization as needed

Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED