CARE SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FASTERCARE BUTLER CASUAL

About the role

Perform administrative and secretarial functions in direct support of the Physician Practice. Position has direct customer contact to obtain accurate demographic and insurance information and to facilitate scheduling the patient for appointments and procedures. Communicate with internal and external customers. Facilitate referrals, authorizations, scheduling, and patient flow through the process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure positive customer service atmosphere and interaction in reception area.
• Interact with co-workers and internal customers in a respectful and professional manner.
• Process telephone calls and messages promptly, accurately, courteously, and efficiently.
• Follow recommended department guidelines for triage and scheduling of patients.
• Process patient information.
• Interview and pre-register patients at the time of or prior to the visit date.
• Enter all information into the billing system per established policies and procedures.
• Accurately code visit based on diagnosis given.
• Identify coding discrepancies and seek clarification to maximize reimbursement/minimize rejections.
• Enter all charges/codes into billing system accurately.
• Make every effort to collect payment at the time of visit.
• Accurately complete cash sheets.
• Deliver cash and cash sheets daily to appropriate place.
• Assist in maintaining/decreasing organization/departmental costs.
• Schedule patients for appropriate intervals and provider based on protocols.
• Assist patient to access specialty care and testing per physician order where applicable by office location.
• Provide instructions and directions based on protocols and physician order.
• Assist the patient to meet insurance requirements for continued care.
• Facilitate referrals in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and submit necessary information to obtain timely authorizations.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional development.
• Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Aid in department’s compliance with preparing for annual surveys and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Aid in performance improvement initiatives within the physician practice.
• Maintain the environment of care.
• Maintain a clean safe environment.
• Maintain the environment of care.
• Maintain a clean safe environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Qualifications

• Previous outpatient office experience.
• Two years’ experience in a medical/billing/fiscal or customer service function strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology and third-party health care coverage experience preferred.

Skills

• PA Act 34 Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• LEAN Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements.
• Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development.
• Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence Health System’s missions, vision and values.

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