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Los Angeles, California, United States

Accurately and efficiently register patients for medical services including verifying patient information and insurance coverageCollecting copays at the time of service for ER visits.Discuss applicable financial assistance options with the patient including payment plans, financial assistance application process.Provides patient with universal consent, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and financial responsibility as it applies to the testing procedure in accordance with organization protocolCross-trained in MPTL operating bed boards for the hospital. Which includes moving patients to and from rooms,inpatient versus outpatient, updating demographics,working with direct admits for the hospital. Creating baby charts, hospice accounts. Working with the doctors and case managers to obtain authorizations for patients who are getting admitted into the hospital. Calling the insurance case managers to verify the demographics additionally provide some clinicals to obtain authorizations. Updating the MS4 system with the notes.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. Performs patient registrationSchedules patient appointmentsContact insurance company on each inpatient and outpatient admission to verify insurance eligibility and coverage and obtain detailed benefits for all levels of care for psychiatric and / or substance abuse Provides patient and treatment team with quote of benefits documented in the EMR as well as completing information given to the patientDiscuss applicable financial assistance options with the patient including payment plans, financial assistance application process, state or federal insurance coverage options (such as Medicaid, disability, affordable care act plans, prompt pay discounting, and other payment options through Edward-Elmhurst Health Responds to telephone inquiries received from patients and insurance companiesCompletes patient appointment check-ins, account registration, insurance verification, medical record review in preparation for the scheduled procedure Manages patient medical record system in accordance with department protocolProvides patient with universal consent, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and financial responsibility as it applies to the testing procedure in accordance with organization protocolCross-trained in front office operations and floats to other areas as needed to aid in meeting staffing needs within the organization

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

Performs front desk responsibilities for radiology and other ancillary departments throughout the organizationCompletes patient appointment check-ins, account registration, insurance verification, medical record review in preparation for the scheduled procedure Manages patient medical record system in accordance with department protocolCompletes appointment scheduling and/or rescheduling as needed in accordance with department protocolHandles multi-line inbound call volume, addresses general inquiries and routing to the appropriate support staff for follow upPreceptor and training for new hires for the department under the direct supervision of the department leadCoordinates and communicates test completion and results for STAT procedures with the allied health staff and interpreting radiologist in the best interest of patient care Obtain authorization for patients getting a particular imaging scan.Provides patient with universal consent, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and financial responsibility as it applies to the testing procedure in accordance with organization protocolCross-trained in front office operations for multiple sites and floats to other areas as needed to aid in meeting staffing needs within the organization