Patient Access Coordinator II, Casual, Mesaba Clinic

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator II to join their care team at the Fairview Mesaba Clinic in Hibbing, MN. The Patient Access Coordinator II (PAC II) performs clerical tasks such as answering phones and processing paperwork. The PAC II often acts as a liaison between patients, nurses, providers, and different departments within the clinic or hospital or other care facility. Other tasks can include but are not limited to scheduling procedures, internal and external referrals, and ordering medical and office supplies. PAC II's are part of a broader medical team and are expected to keep pace with the potentially hurried and stressful environments in which they work. Under direction of an RN or LPN, processes physician's orders, assists with unit maintenance, and other duties as assigned. They also provide back up support for the Specialty Insurance Clerk. This position will work hours as needed. The shift length will be 8-hours on the Day/evening shift. Weekends: As needed. You will be primarily based in Hibbing but may provide coverage in Nashwauk and Mountain Iron as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
3 months Patient Access Coordinator I or similar experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience in Registration and Scheduling
Experience with insurance verification
Understanding of various health insurance plans
Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist

Responsibilities

Assists care team in processing various forms and refill requests daily.
Obtain prior authorization and verification of coverage for private, MA/PMAP and all other insurances at the time of scheduling.
Collects and verifies all patient data from patients and enter into the EMR accurately at the time of scheduling to ensure smooth revenue cycle.
Coordinate and schedule outreach and ancillary appointments for the providers based on AVS at the time of check out following the approved workflows.
Greet patients in a prompt and pleasant manner and directs them to the appropriate locations.
Assists care team in the plan of care by performing a proper checkout of the patients following the established process.
Maintains a safe and hygienic patient environment.
Processes physician's orders, assists with unit maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
Provide back up support for the Specialty Insurance Clerk.