- Greets patients, guests and family members.
- Schedules patients for services with appropriate provider at appropriate locations and desired time when possible, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyzes current patient information to determine if an account already exists so as not to duplicate records.
- Creates an account for all patients who call for services or who present for services, including walk-in, non-scheduled, and emergency services according to the registration policy.
- Registers patients by entering accurate demographic, financial class, insurance information; makes revisions to systems immediately as errors are recognized.
- Activates scheduled accounts that have been set-up for the patient according to the registration policy.
- Resolves work queue errors in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Requests and documents patient demographic, insurance, guarantor, Medicare Secondary Payor, and Primary Care Physician/Referring Physician information and validates against current system.
- Ensures patient/guarantor sign all applicable documentation, such as consents and financial assistance application.
- Scans ID's, insurance cards, orders, authorization information, etc. to patient's account once the information is validated for accuracy.
- Performs insurance verification tasks, including running automated eligibility response at point-of-service to ensure active coverage and completing notification of admission with insurance company within established timeframe.
- Completes messages for providers as needed using the In-Basket messaging system, ensures that all information contained in the message is accurate.
- Updates Electronic Medical Record with documentation to communicate any information related to the status of a patient account.
- Identifies patient copayment and remind patient of collection process at time of visit. When applicable, will inform patient/guarantor of liability due, including prior balances and estimates for scheduled service.
- Attempts to collect payment at point of service for both copayments and residual payments.
- Provides patient information on LCMC's financial assistance programs and/or refers patients to financial counselors as needed.
- Maximizes point-of-service collection, meeting established registration collection goals.
- Promotes a customer centered experience by performing all functions in a warm and courteous manner to patients, family members, providers, and all visitors of the organization.
- Answers incoming calls and warm transfers calls to appropriate areas of department/clinic/hospital.
- Provides directions to applicable areas of interest whether over of the phone or in-person.
- Schedules and reschedules appointment for patients as needed.
- Balances cash drawer daily and accounts for shortages/overages/account posting errors.
- Makes debit/credit adjustments as necessary; forwards necessary backup documents to lead and/or general accounting for review.
- Makes department copies and reports unreconciled monies/deposits supervisor.
- Follows facility cash drawer policy as applicable.
- Completes and meets all job-related facility specific of LCMC requirements.
- Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
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Telephone Dispatch Operator - New Orleans, United States - LCMC Health
Description
Your job is more than a job.
Your Everyday
Completes the scheduling function, registration, messaging, and/or admissions process:
Minimum:
Variable Hours (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
About New Orleans East Hospital
New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East's and the surrounding community's trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.
Your extras
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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