Pre-Certification Registration Clerk Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Health is hiring forPre-Certification Registration Clerk to join our Physical Medicine department in Danielson, CT!

Hours: 40 per week / full time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm, flexing for coverage as needed

Benefits

Summary:

• Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
• Sick Time
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement– up to $5,000 per fiscal year
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

As the Pre-Certification Registration Clerk
, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for greeting and interviewing patients/patient representatives to gather and record demographics, insurance, and other information for providers of care. Collecting co-pays on a per visit basis for outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and SLP services. Under the general direction and supervision of the Physical Medicine Director, will perform insurance pre-certification duties, registration and reception duties.

Performs all scheduling as directly related to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and SLP outpatient services.

• Performs registration and scheduling of patients for the Physical Medicine Department.
• Responsibly and efficiently performs clerical duties related to pre-certifications, recertifications, and insurance authorizations.
• Performs daily billing/charge entry with responsibility for auditing charges to ensure accuracy.
• Keeps current on changes in Medicare, welfare, and all other insurance policies.
• Performs monthly Medicaid EDS verifications and reports.
• Co-pay collection.
• Performs other related clerical duties.

• High school graduate, or equivalent required. Associates Degree in Secretarial Sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year clerical experience is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Experience with computer-based scheduling and billing system as well as Microsoft Office Products:
  Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform clerical detail and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning patient information and hospital matters.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous, efficient, empathetic manner. Experience handling young, elderly, sick or handicapped people.
• Skillful use of arms, eyes, hands, fingers.
• Knowledge of rule of patient care and management.
• Ability to work in team situations.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to be multi-task oriented.

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut.What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services…