Patient Care Coordinator Bariatric and General - Gilbert, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Gilbert, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-BGMC Gen Surg-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Administrative Services

Health care is changing, and it's our goal to create a new model to answer America's health care challenges today and in the future.

Our passionate and talented teams will be the change on the health care landscape in our communities - big and small.

If taking access and delivery from complex to easy, from costly to affordable and from unpredictable to reliable sounds interesting to you, we want to hear from you.

This position is responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all administrative aspects of care including patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, and scheduling of appointments.

This position partners with the clinical care team to ensure a seamless experience for the patient and their family across the entire continuum of their treatment.

This position assists with providing resources to help the patient maintain optimal care.

This position performs follow-up tasks identified during the patient needs assessment for management of patients across the healthcare continuum or when the patient is in the continuum and needs additional resource support.

Preferred Qualifications
1 year Healthcare Scheduling

Knowledge of Surgery Scheduler and Prior Authorizations preferred

Location: 1920 N Higley Rd # 308, Gilbert AZ

Shift:
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates.

We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

This position partners with the clinical care team to ensure a seamless experience for the patient and their family across the entire continuum of their treatment.

This position assists with providing resources to help the patient maintain optimal care.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Performs patient intake process, which may include pre-registration/registration. Partners with the clinical care team to determine initial authorizations needed based on the predicted care treatment plan. Obtains patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the treatment, including, but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, and travel and housing, if necessary. May also answer questions regarding the authorization process and supply information to providers, patients and third party payors.
Acts as a resource for insurance coverage, which may include obtaining authorizations and notifications throughout the patient's treatment. Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan. Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement. Monitors and updates information regarding insurance data, authorizations, preferred providers and changes in patient's treatment plan. Partners with the clinical care team and insurance provider to ensure continued coverage of patient's care and maximum reimbursement and minimized financial impact to the patient.
Schedules physician appointments, tests, procedures and surgeries and may provide patient with necessary preparation instructions. Prepares, processes, and manages patient documentation to department database. Acts as a liaison between the patient, billing department, and payor to enhance account receivables, resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns.
Optimizes patient experience by using effective customer service. Communicates continually with patients, other departments, referral networks and providers to ensure appropriate plans and protocols are followed. Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of customer confidentiality. Demonstrates skills in pro-active resolution and attempts to resolve scheduling conflicts.
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