Telemetry Tech-Full-Time Night%27s

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional Monitor Tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations. This is a fast-paced, teaching environment with growth opportunity. The Telemetry Tech accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently. They obtain and/or update verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures. The role involves preparing, presenting, and thoroughly explaining applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensuring proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties and maintaining documentation of the same. The Telemetry Tech maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc., and prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers. They assist patients in understanding financial obligations; collect co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable. The role requires staying abreast of and complying with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures, and maintaining customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.
1 Year Customer Service experience required
Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC’s and associated software packages.

Nice To Haves

CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire preferred
Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures.
Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same.
Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc.
Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers.
Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures.
Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.