About this role
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Job Summary
- The Financial Services Specialist coordinates the accurate and complete registration for patients of all reimbursement types.
- Is responsible for verifying eligibility and benefits for both physician and hospital based services, entering patient demographics, and confirming billing information.
- Initiates and procures authorization for all ordered services, and documents incoming authorizations and other correspondence.
- Performs other duties as needed
Education and Experience
- Minimum two years of experience in authorization, registration or insurance verification; either with a medical group or hospital setting required.
- Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of health insurance networks (i.e. HMO, PPO, Medical, Medi-Cal, CCS), exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and efficiency.
- Demonstrated knowledge in demographics, authorization, or registration.
- Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.: Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
- Licensures and Certifications: Coding certification preferred.