Revenue Cycle Pre-Admission & Authorization Coordinator
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
UMMS believes all team members are caregivers—and we support our caregivers so they can care for our patients. When you join UMMS, you become part of a highly reliable community of more than 27,000, where your experience is respected, your expertise is recognized, and your passion and curiosity are nurtured. A generous benefits package supports your physical, mental, and financial health through a paid time off plan, comprehensive health coverage, dependent care and tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, wellbeing services and more.
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Revenue Cycle Pre-Admission & Authorization Coordinator
Job ID: REF39135U
Area of Interest: Professionals
Location: Largo,MD US
Hours of Work: 7am to 7pm
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!
I. General Summary
- Under general supervision, performs scheduling, pre-authorization and administrative activities for patients. Ensures the accurate registration of patients, interviews patients to obtain necessary demographic and insurance information to determine patients’ financial status.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Schedules patients for admissions, evaluations, re-evaluations and treatment in accordance with physicians’ schedules, managed care contracts and UMMS policies and procedures. Accepts referrals from social workers, discharge planners, physicians and physicians’ offices. Schedules outpatient tests and procedures required.
- Obtains and inputs pre-authorization insurance and demographic information into the appropriate medical/scheduling system. Verifies patient benefits and eligibility prior to completing referral.
III. Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of various insurance coverage (i.e. Medicaid, HMOs).
- Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate hospital policies and procedures to medical staff, colleagues, patients and/or visitors, complete admission and/or other documentation and respond promptly to instructions given.
- Effective listening skills with the ability to listen and understand patient information and translate it to written documentation.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $19.5-$27.31
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
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