locations
Hartford, WI - 1640 E Sumner St
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
R153844
Department:
09122 AAH Hartford - Front End Staff
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Major Responsibilities:
Schedules surgeries for patients and physicians. This includes but is not limited to, calling, faxing, contacting facilities, providing necessary scheduling information, ensuring special equipment, coordinating and confirming schedules.
Assures all necessary requirements for surgery are met, including patient's history, physical, and ancillary testing results to assure timely completion prior to procedure. Forwards to facility and/or physician as indicated.
Provides general information and education regarding pre and post-operative care with patient and/or family members. Assesses when further education is needed and refers back to the nurse as indicated. Redirects patients back to specialists/providers and facilities where appropriate.
Screens referrals and pre-certification requests for completeness, coverage, network affiliation and medical appropriateness.
Collaborates with the manager and/or insurance company to review referrals and/or pre-certification, policies, practice guidelines, denials, patient noncompliance, medical necessity, physician issues and other managed care issues as needed.
Directs surgeries to appropriate facility to allow for maximum reimbursement. Coordinates insurance issues with pre-registration and/or credit department when appropriate.
Acts as a liaison with physicians, patients, patient care staff, families, vendors/providers and insurers regarding referrals and preauthorizations.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
None Required.
Education Required:
High School Graduate.
Experience Required:
Typically requires 1 year of experience in scheduling.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Ability to provide good customer service and multi-task on a regular basis.
Knowledge of insurance coverage.
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Must have knowledge on how to navigate on the Internet.
Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
Strong ability to prioritize work flow.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Exposed to a normal office environment. May be exposed to high noise level.
Must be able to sit majority of the workday.
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
$21.45 - $32.20
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.