Patient Care Coordinator - Bakersfield - ref. b20446419

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator in Bakersfield, California. The role is within the healthcare industry, where you'll be part of a dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities would primarily involve patient registration, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process patient registrations, ensuring all necessary information is collected
• Maintain precise records of patient demographics
• Handle patient inquiries, providing excellent customer service at all times
• Ensure correct billing of insurances and collection of co-pays
• Enter CPT codes accurately to create estimate letters
• Identify the correct insurances to bill in compliance with healthcare regulations
• Maintain compliance with EMTALA, HIPPA, and all other healthcare regulatory laws
• Work efficiently in high-pressure environments such as emergency rooms
• Meet department financial goals and ensure compliance with state laws
• Adhere to the dress code policy in alignment with healthcare regulations • Demonstrated expertise in Customer Service
• Familiarity with Policy, Compliance, and Regulatory Law principles
• Proven experience in Billing and Performing Ad Hoc Financial duties
• Knowledge of HealthCare.gov and R Code is essential
• Understanding of Health Care, Offshore practices, and CPT Codes
• Ability to handle Patient Demographic information
• Skills in Patient Registration and Revenue Cycle Processes
• Awareness and understanding of State Laws and TRICARE system
• Experience with NIS is an advantage