Branch Secretary/Administrative Assistant/Admissions Representative/Patient Accounts
•Receive new referral information from hospitals, case managers and doctors’ offices •Collect demographics information, insurance, diagnosis, history and physical, doctor’s orders and medical necessity to verify benefits •Enters all data into clinical patients records (CPR+) •Contact insurance companies to verify eligibility, benefits and to check authorization •Inform patients with assignment of benefits and responsibilities •Check patients insurance and benefits monthly upon scheduled deliveries, appointments or new orders •Contact newly referred patients to explain financial responsibilities and co-pays •Negotiate payment arrangements with new patients and outstanding balances •Monitor outstanding balances and compliance with payment arrangements •Complete Medicaid Certificate of Medical Necessity Form and update CPR+ •Inform patients of Patient Assistance Programs and Financial Hardship applications •Respond to questions from branch employees regarding Policy and Procedures •Update patient’s demographics and insurance information and notify appropriate department •Update CPR+ and calendar with payment/co-pays due •Provide administrative support to the Branch Manager •Report Payroll information when Branch Managers out of office •Answer and directs incoming calls •Collects Credit Card Payments and inform appropriate departments