Business Service Rep - Hospital (Richland)

Certifications: , Education: Experience In Lieu of Education; Associate's Degree: Related Field. Work Experience: Responsible for confirming patient identification, register/check-in patients upon their arrival for scheduled and walk-in appointments/visits, transcribe orders, answer phone calls, and direct patients as needed. Answer all incoming calls in a pleasant and professional manner, transfer calls accordingly, page the following: departments, nursing administrator and on-call personnel as needed, and communicate and report emergency information in a timely manner to avoid delay in patient care/employee safety. Understand computer applications common to the desk areas. Adheres to and enforces Carle Foundation Administrative and Departmental policies and procedures. Assists in training of new Business Services Representative staff and serves as role model by conducting self in a responsible, professional manner at all times. Accurately explains and completes registration and admitting forms. Obtains signatures from patients and policyholders. Explains and gets patient signatures for Consents, Assignment of Benefits, ABN's and Notice of Non Coverage forms. Participates in project planning for department and performs specialized tasks consistently. Suggests ways to improve processes. Completes Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) form in accordance with Medicare laws. Follows up on necessary information. Interviews and identifies patients with the potential for financial hardship and/or without third-party coverage and works with the patient for resolution. Provide essential information regarding Carle's Financial Assistance Program or payment arrangements. Performs insurance eligibility verification by using Real Time Eligibility (RTE) for payer information when possible. Understands terms and information listed on RTE reports. Receives and posts co-payments as identified by third-party payers or patient insurance cards. Maintains cash drawers and balances according to procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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