Patient Care Coordinator Banner General Surgery and Weightloss Clinic Gilbert
3.
6 Full-time 4 hours ago Full Job Description Primary City/State:
Gilbert, Arizona Department Name:
C/P-BGMC Gen Surg-Clinic Work Shift:
Day Job Category:
Administrative Services You have a place in the health care industry.
There's more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms.
We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them.
If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.
Apply today.
As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will utilize your knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions using good judgment.
Excellent communication, human relations, attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
Must possess highly developed interpersonal relations and process coordination skills.
Required Skills:
3 or more years of medical clerical with direct patient interaction.
Clinic:
Banner General Surgery and Weight Loss Clinic Location:
1920 N Higley Road Gilbert AZ Hours:
8:
30 AM - 4:
30 PM Mon - Fri At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice.
Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates.
We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.
We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all administrative aspects of care including patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, and scheduling of appointments.
This position partners with the clinical care team to ensure a seamless experience for the patient and their family across the entire continuum of their treatment.
This position assists with providing resources to help the patient maintain optimal care.
This position performs follow-up tasks identified during the patient needs assessment for management of patients across the healthcare continuum or when the patient is in the continuum and needs additional resource support.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1.
Performs patient intake process, which may include pre-registration/registration.
Partners with the clinical care team to determine initial authorizations needed based on the predicted care treatment plan.
Obtains patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the treatment, including, but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, and travel and housing, if necessary.
May also answer questions regarding the authorization process and supply information to providers, patients and third party payors.
2.
Acts as a resource for insurance coverage, which may include obtaining authorizations and notifications throughout the patient's treatment.
Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan.
Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement.
Monitors and updates information regarding insurance data, authorizations, preferred providers and changes in patient's treatment plan.
Partners with the clinical care team and insurance provider to ensure continued coverage of patient's care and maximum reimbursement and minimized financial impact to the patient.
3.
Provides administrative support in maintaining materials such as documents, proposals, routine correspondence, spreadsheets, composing and preparing routine reports, and maintaining records in a variety of business software and database applications for electronic medical records, billing, data management.
4.
Schedules physician appointments, tests, procedures and surgeries and may provide patient with necessary preparation instructions.
Prepares, processes, and manages patient documentation to department database.
Acts as a liaison between the patient, billing department, and payor to enhance account receivables, resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns.
5.
Optimizes patient experience by using effective customer service.
Communicates continually with patients, other departments, referral networks and providers to ensure appropriate plans and protocols are followed.
Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of customer confidentiality.
Demonstrates skills in pro-active resolution and attempts to resolve scheduling conflicts.
6.
May manage the medical record for the assigned area, including coordination with hospitals, practice offices and other ancillary services to obtain needed records.
Responds to patient referral requests for tests, procedures and specialty visits.
Follows guidelines and may assist in developing procedures to ensure that medical records are in compliance with all state and federal laws.
May also reconcile charge tickets, identifying incomplete tickets, missing charge codes or missing diagnosis codes.
Notifies clinical staff as needed.
7.
Works independently under general supervision, following established procedures.
Uses knowledge and problem-solving skills to work independently in a clinic/physician practice environment.
Responsibility for ensuring efficient coordination of administrative functions supporting patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, financial counseling, and scheduling of appointments.
Internal and external customers include patients and their families, physician offices, third party payors, vendors, clinical staff, ancillary staff, therapist, nurses and case managers.
Primary responsibility is to main department assigned, however cross-over and assistance to other departments is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires skills and abilities typically attained with three or more years working in a hospital or medical office.
Requires knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions using good judgment.
Excellent communication, human relations, attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
Must possess highly developed interpersonal relations and process coordination skills.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Requires knowledge of payer contract terms and processes.
Requires the ability to perform basic math function and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues.
Must be able to work effectively with common office software and hospital software to perform intake and updates to patient medical history in addition to other software used in scheduling and billing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Full-time 4 hours ago Full Job Description Primary City/State:
Gilbert, Arizona Department Name:
C/P-BGMC Gen Surg-Clinic Work Shift:
Day Job Category:
Administrative Services You have a place in the health care industry.
There's more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms.
We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them.
If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.
Apply today.
As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will utilize your knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions using good judgment.
Excellent communication, human relations, attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
Must possess highly developed interpersonal relations and process coordination skills.
Required Skills:
3 or more years of medical clerical with direct patient interaction.
Clinic:
Banner General Surgery and Weight Loss Clinic Location:
1920 N Higley Road Gilbert AZ Hours:
8:
30 AM - 4:
30 PM Mon - Fri At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice.
Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates.
We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.
We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all administrative aspects of care including patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, and scheduling of appointments.
This position partners with the clinical care team to ensure a seamless experience for the patient and their family across the entire continuum of their treatment.
This position assists with providing resources to help the patient maintain optimal care.
This position performs follow-up tasks identified during the patient needs assessment for management of patients across the healthcare continuum or when the patient is in the continuum and needs additional resource support.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1.
Performs patient intake process, which may include pre-registration/registration.
Partners with the clinical care team to determine initial authorizations needed based on the predicted care treatment plan.
Obtains patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the treatment, including, but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, and travel and housing, if necessary.
May also answer questions regarding the authorization process and supply information to providers, patients and third party payors.
2.
Acts as a resource for insurance coverage, which may include obtaining authorizations and notifications throughout the patient's treatment.
Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan.
Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement.
Monitors and updates information regarding insurance data, authorizations, preferred providers and changes in patient's treatment plan.
Partners with the clinical care team and insurance provider to ensure continued coverage of patient's care and maximum reimbursement and minimized financial impact to the patient.
3.
Provides administrative support in maintaining materials such as documents, proposals, routine correspondence, spreadsheets, composing and preparing routine reports, and maintaining records in a variety of business software and database applications for electronic medical records, billing, data management.
4.
Schedules physician appointments, tests, procedures and surgeries and may provide patient with necessary preparation instructions.
Prepares, processes, and manages patient documentation to department database.
Acts as a liaison between the patient, billing department, and payor to enhance account receivables, resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns.
5.
Optimizes patient experience by using effective customer service.
Communicates continually with patients, other departments, referral networks and providers to ensure appropriate plans and protocols are followed.
Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of customer confidentiality.
Demonstrates skills in pro-active resolution and attempts to resolve scheduling conflicts.
6.
May manage the medical record for the assigned area, including coordination with hospitals, practice offices and other ancillary services to obtain needed records.
Responds to patient referral requests for tests, procedures and specialty visits.
Follows guidelines and may assist in developing procedures to ensure that medical records are in compliance with all state and federal laws.
May also reconcile charge tickets, identifying incomplete tickets, missing charge codes or missing diagnosis codes.
Notifies clinical staff as needed.
7.
Works independently under general supervision, following established procedures.
Uses knowledge and problem-solving skills to work independently in a clinic/physician practice environment.
Responsibility for ensuring efficient coordination of administrative functions supporting patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, financial counseling, and scheduling of appointments.
Internal and external customers include patients and their families, physician offices, third party payors, vendors, clinical staff, ancillary staff, therapist, nurses and case managers.
Primary responsibility is to main department assigned, however cross-over and assistance to other departments is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires skills and abilities typically attained with three or more years working in a hospital or medical office.
Requires knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions using good judgment.
Excellent communication, human relations, attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
Must possess highly developed interpersonal relations and process coordination skills.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Requires knowledge of payer contract terms and processes.
Requires the ability to perform basic math function and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues.
Must be able to work effectively with common office software and hospital software to perform intake and updates to patient medical history in addition to other software used in scheduling and billing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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