Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Reporting to the Supervisor Patient Access, Preservice, this position works to support the goals of the Revenue Cycle and prevent avoidable denials through compliance with payer precertification and authorization requirements, interpretation of insurance benefits, patient liabilities and payer guidelines for commercial, managed care and government payers. In addition, the Preservice Insurance Specialist performs financial clearance and preregistration activity. This includes but is not limited to review and documentation of patient information, verification of treatment authorization, and interaction with the patient, their representative, the insurance company, physician office staff, Shared Service Center, other personnel as needed to obtain accurate and complete information.Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology is required.
A working knowledge of DRG, CPT, APC and ICD-9-CM codes and the application of such as it applies to patient registration and precertification is required. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, Commercial Insurance, Worker Compensation benefits is required.
Knowledge of clinical procedures, acuity and application to the population by gender and age is required.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, scheduling applications, and ADT systems are required.
Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively as part of a team, a bias for action, adaptability to change and a willingness to take initiative on projects is required. 8. NAHAM certification preferred.
Pay Range: $21.72- $29.32Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
