Front Office Coordinator I

The US Oncology Network•Dyer, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Cancer Centers is the most advanced oncology group in Northwest Indiana. Our physicians have combined decades of experience and received their training at highly acclaimed research institutions both nearby in Chicago and across the world. Our Gynecologic Oncology team offers an integrative approach to the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of women cancers. Our focus as physicians is to give you the right diagnosis and guide you as medical experts. We take pride in using a comprehensive approach towards our patients’ health. We believe that long-term care after cancer treatment is as important as your current treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum three years of medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates office procedures with medical staff, and billing office to ensure smooth flow of information within departments.
Participates in the completion of month-end close checklist for all assigned items to ensure meeting or exceeding corporate timelines.
Implements and complies with Company Reimbursement Policies and Procedures to maximize efficiency.
Reviews all attorney requests and records to ensure proper authorization has been obtained and all documentation is present.
Oversees insurance verification process, in addition to patient financial counseling to ensure patients are apprised of financial obligations.
Ensures that authorizations are obtained in a timely manner.
Reviews posting of charges from encounter forms and hospital charges within 24 hours.
Reviews daily encounter forms for completeness and accuracy, following up with appropriate person(s) to obtain complete information.
Maintains knowledge of current health care and billing trends and practices.