Associate Patient Care Coordinator

We are offering a contract for a permanent position as an Assc Patient Care Coord in the healthcare industry, specifically located in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves a variety of tasks including patient registration, insurance verification, and maintaining patient records.

• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entry of demographic information into the ADT system at the time of registration.
• Collect co-pay from patients in the emergency room and handle other payment processing tasks.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for different areas such as Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units.
• Review assigned patient accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation.
• Accurately input demographic and insurance information of patients.
• Verify insurance coverage for patients and communicate any dues to them.
• Meet CMS billing requirements for the completion of the MSP, issuance of the Important Message from Medicare, issuance of the Observation Notice, and other requirements as applicable.
• Identify and obtain patient/guarantor signatures on all required forms.
• Ensure all required documents are scanned into the appropriate systems.
• Provide patients with appropriate printed material handouts such as Patient Rights and Responsibilities, HIPAA Privacy Act notification, Advance Directive, etc. • Proven experience in Customer Service within a healthcare setting
• Proficient in managing Office Functions including scheduling, correspondence, and record keeping
• Ability to handle Documentation and Reporting tasks with attention to detail
• Experience in Training staff on new procedures and policy updates
• Familiarity with healthcare Procedures and Policy
• Proficient in Analytics and data interpretation
• Experience in Payment Processing and Billing, ideally within a healthcare context
• Experience in Materials Handling within a healthcare setting
• Proficiency in Database management and Audit processes
• Knowledge of Insurance processes, particularly in relation to Medical Coverage
• Strong Leadership Skills with experience in team coordination or management
• Ability to Perform Ad Hoc Financial tasks as required
• Experience in Clinical Trial Operations would be beneficial
• Ability to manage Receipt and verification of goods
• Familiarity with Consumer Electronics and Video equipment in a healthcare context
• Experience in Verification of documents and records
• Proficient in managing Medical Records, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Experience in Compliance Functions within a healthcare setting.