Cook Patient Access Specialist; PT

A National Health Service Corp Certified Site for further information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job Description Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Pre Service Coordinator to work in the Cook Mental Health Center. The Pre-Service Coordinator works with consumers throughout the pre-access process to include: scheduling according to specified appointment protocols, pre-registration of new and established consumers, insurance and eligibility verification of all consumers to include updating registration information on established patients.

In addition, the Pre Service Coordinator is responsible for informing the consumer of referral authorization requirements, co-pays, and/or deductibles due, and assisting in securing payment arrangements. These tasks will be performed with accuracy and in conjunction with required procedures and work processes to expedite payment for services and avoid authorization penalties. This role will also include answering and directing calls, working through referrals, running eligibility checks/compliance, and the completion of questionnaires for Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance and Self Pay consumers.

• Competitive pay
  - We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education.
• Employee Assistance Program
  - We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session.

• Seguro médico: ofrecemos beneficios de seguro del estado de Georgia asequibles y de alta calidad a todos los empleados de tiempo completo. Tenemos varias opciones disponibles con Blue Cross Blue Shield y United Healthcare.
• Beneficios flexibles: ofrecemos seguro de vida a término grupal, vida de dependientes, muerte accidental, discapacidad a corto y largo plazo, seguro dental, de visión, legal, atención a largo plazo, cuentas de gastos de atención médica/de dependientes y seguro de enfermedades críticas específicas.
• Salario competitivo: ofrecemos una compensación competitiva que se compara periódicamente con el mercado y tiene en cuenta la experiencia laboral y la educación comparables.
• Días festivos pagados: ofrecemos 9 días festivos pagados por año.
• Tiempo libre remunerado: ofrecemos tiempo libre remunerado que se puede utilizar para licencia personal o por enfermedad.
• Jubilación: ofrecemos dos planes de jubilación, un 401k con una aportación equivalente del 3% después de un año de empleo y un 457.
• Programa de asistencia al empleado: ofrecemos servicios EAP a todos los empleados de tiempo completo y parcial. Los servicios de EAP incluyen asistencia legal, consultas financieras, acceso a especialistas en vida laboral y hasta 4 sesiones de asesoramiento .

• Associate Degree in a business, medical or related field preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED may be accepted with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a medical office setting.
• Prefer 5 years experience in a medical office environment.
• Requires basic computer skill.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of EMR.
• Ability to analyze data for improvement opportunities.
• Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and teambuilding.
• A valid GA driver’s license is required.

Legacy Behavioral Health provides support within 10 counties in South GA, Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes,…