Front Office Coordinator

The US Oncology Network • Dyer, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SCOPE: Responsible for the coordination and operation of the Front Office functions. Acts as liaison with physicians, patients and other office staff. Responsible for assisting in the development of and administration of office policies and procedures. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees