Patient Office Coordinator

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us in supporting children and their families as our Patient Office Coordinator! The Patient Office Coordinator is crucial to the experience of our patients and the success of our team. This patient-facing position is responsible for all registration and insurance responsibilities in a very active work environment. If you are interested in supporting families on their healing journey, apply today!

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Stellar customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively multitask
• The ability to work proficiently in several different computer systems including Net Health Therapy (outpatient rehab documentation & scheduling system), Soarian, and all insurance payer websites

Responsibilities

• Determine and verify insurance coverage and coordination of benefits from all sources forassigned area. Ensure proper adequate and timely billing to ensure prompt payment.
• Confirm insurance coverage. Determine necessity for pre-authorization and obtain authorization for scheduled procedures.
• Determine financial responsibility for services to be provided. Notify patients and/or practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance.
• Communicate with patients and practitioners regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities. Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
• Prepare and complete claims for commercial insurance companies, third party organizations and/or government or self payers.
• Research, analyze and reconcile Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement practices.
• Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities. Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
• Consult with appropriate parties to resolve unbilled claims. Review recent accounts for proper billing practices and reimbursement.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

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