About the position
This position is located at Banner - University Medicine Internal Medicine Clinic which is also a Patient Centered Medical Home Care model for care provided by physicians that seek to strengthen the physician-patient relationship by replacing episodic care based on illnesses and patient complaints with coordinated care and a long-term healing relationship. Our clinic was recently awarded one of Banner's Best of the Best awards. Among the many services offered are, routine physicals, well women exams, chronic disease management, minor in-office procedures and diabetes management including a Diabetic Program run by a dietitian and a geriatrician. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre-registration/registration processes.
- 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.
- Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorizations and notifications throughout the patient's treatment.
- Provides financial counseling to patients and their families.
- Acts as a liaison between patient/PFS department/payer to enhance account receivables performance.
- Calculates patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits, collects deposits and co-payments.
- May provide leadership and training to other members of the financial team.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge as typically obtained through an Associate's Degree, with a focus in social work, healthcare administration or finance.
- Requires knowledge of medical terminology and an understanding of all common insurance and payor types.
- Must have highly developed interpersonal, communications and human relations skills.
- Must possess accurate and efficient keyboarding skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelors degree in social work, healthcare administration or finance preferred.
- Prior experience as a social worker or financial counselor preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid orientation
- Flexible Schedules (select positions)
- Fewer Shifts Cancelled
- Weekly pay
- 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee wellness program
- Discount Entertainment tickets
- Restaurant/Shopping discounts
- Auto Purchase Plan
