Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Job Description

Secures valid data for the establishment of financial and medical records. Verifies insurance benefits, performs precertification, secures deposits, and established payments or referrals for payment sources. Acts as a support to the client for access to hospital services and to insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates effective day to day operations of an assigned area or designated patient population.
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to appropriate health care provider.
• Screens patients for referral to Financial Assistance Program and other government funded agencies .
• Participates as a member of the Care Team to achieve business goals, clinical/quality outcomes and customer satisfaction .
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • No specific complaints received/problems identified regarding lack of responsiveness
  • Answers phone and intercom system properly and delivers messages promptly and accurately.
  • Orients patient/family to unit/room, visiting hours, and policies.
  • Obtains and verifies precertifications on all patients with payor requirements
  • Maintains and balances cash drawer
  • Processes all consults/stat orders accurately and timely.
  • Ensures proper communication to health care provider and other departments to meet patient/unit needs and follow up PRN.
  • Accurately provides diagnostic prep information when scheduling patients.
  • Informs appropriate staff when a scheduled patient has arrived.
  • Assists with distribution and updates required record of distributed radiology Reports
  • Initiates and maintains integrity of requests, patient jackets and film release documents.
  • Assists in collection and reporting of statistical data
  • Screen patients for complaints of incomplete requirements.
  • Screen patients for inappropriate proof of income and documentation Submitted to Financial Assistance Committee.
  • Provides assistance to team members as requested or necessary.
  • Participates on committees/councils as requested/required.
  • Communicates operational issues clearly and effectively within the team and outside the team as appropriate.
  • Safeguards confidential information.
  • Ensures all work areas kept clean and reports any equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
  • Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
  • Contributes to the daily operation of the division/department by performing other roles as needed.
  • Completes special duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Licensure: N/A

Experience: One year previous clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare setting in the areas of admissions and/or billing, with an emphasis on customer service.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment. (10-key calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and other basic office equipment.) Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Some college.

Licensure: N/A

Experience: Previous hospital admissions.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to use Microsoft Applications.