Front Desk Patient Financial Services Representative Gastroenterology Sun West Job Sun City West area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Position: Front Desk Patient Financial Services Representative Gastroenterology Sun City West

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name: C/P-SCW Gastroenterology-Clnc

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gastroenterology is the treatment of conditions and diseases of the digestive system. Whether patients have acid reflux or gastrointestinal cancer, we are here to help patients get back on the road to wellness. Our specialists work closely with patients to develop an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. No matter the condition, our goal is to lead them back to the daily life and activities they love.

As Front Desk Patient Financial Services Representative
, we offer a customer-focused team in a friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. We seek to empower our staff to make decisions, and let your natural talents grow. Our outpatient clinic is smaller, allowing leaders to build solid relationships with the team. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience.

If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people’s lives, then we are the perfect team for you.

Location: Banner Health Center Sun City West – Gastroenterology – 14416 W Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Position Summary

This position coordinates a smooth patient flow process by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, providing registration of patient and insurance information, obtaining required signatures following established processes, procedures and standards. This position also verifies insurance coverage, validates referrals and authorizations, collects patient liability and provides financial guidance to patients to maximize medical services reimbursement efforts. This also includes accurately posting patients at the point of service and releasing information in accordance with organizational and compliance policies and guidelines.

Core

Functions

Performs registration/check-in processes, including but not limited to performing data entry activities, providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms, obtaining necessary signatures and generating population health summary.

Verifies insurance eligibility benefits for services rendered with the payors and documents appropriately. Assists in obtaining or validating pre-certification, referrals, and authorizations.

Calculates and collects patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits and expected reimbursement. Explains and provides financial policies and available resources for alternative payment arrangements to patients and their families.

Enters payments/charges for services rendered and performs daily payment/charge reconciliation in a timely and accurate manner. Balances cash drawer at the beginning and end of the day and prepares daily bank deposit with necessary paperwork sent to centralized billing for record purposes.

Schedules office visits and procedures within the medical practice(s) and external practices as necessary. Maximizes reimbursement by scheduling patients in accordance with payor plan provisions. Confirms patient appointments for the following day as necessary and ensures patients are properly prepared for visits.

Demonstrates proactive interpersonal communication skills while dealing with patient concerns through telephone calls, emails and in-person conversations. Optimizes patient flow by using effective customer service/communication skills by communicating to internal and external customers, care team, management, centralized services and HIMS.

Assists in responding to requests for patient medical records according to company policies and procedures, and state and federal laws.

Provides a variety of patient services to assist in patient flow including but not limited to escorting patients, taking vitals and patient history, assisting in patient…


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