Patient Services Coordinator II-School of Dentistry

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of patient services financial support activities. To provide a range of intake and associated administrative services pertaining to patients being admitted to the hospital or receiving outpatient services by obtaining demographic, insurance, and medical information and collecting co-pays and deposits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of healthcare experience
• Knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and histories.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews encounter form (billing sheet) for accuracy and conformance to compliance policies; provides point of service charge entry and payment posting; collects payments, maintains cash drawer, prepares daily cash reports; balances daily cash received to patient and batch encounter forms.
• Interviews patients to obtain demographic and insurance information necessary for medical record identification and bill processing; inputs patient registration information into computer registrati0n system and verifies accuracy of information.
• Provides accurate patient, medical, financial, or procedural information to patients or approved outside entities as directed.
• Discusses financial arrangements and issues with patients and/or family members.
• Facilitates patient and information flow by directing patients to correct locations, arranging patient transport, answering incoming telephone calls, and providing clerical support.
• Collaborates in the training of new employees; serves as the work lead for the patient services area of clinic as directed.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

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