PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Business Office Coordinator is responsible for accurate timely and complete documentation regarding insurance verification billing and collections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for auditing the admission packets and for the verification of benefits along with all patient demographic information in the patient accounting system.
- Financial counseling of patients and/or guarantors and collecting any out of pocket (deductibles copays exhausted days etc). Provide information to the patient and/or guarantors regarding their benefits and financial obligations.
- Complete financial disclosure paperwork for patients that request assistance including verifying income and expenses.
- Complete adjustment forms for any charity or administrative adjustments for approval.
- Complete promissory notes for patients that request payment arrangements.
- Update daily the upfront collection log charity log and admin adjustment log. Review with BOD on a weekly basis.
- Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three or more years experience in related field required.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Commercial Insurance and Medicare/Medicaid required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
Ohio Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses and patient care staff. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials available
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry - Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities
TRAINING AND ORIENTATION (optional)
Ohio Hospital is committed to training and safety. All new hires will attend a 4-day hospital-wide orientation before spending further on-the-job training once in the position.
Required Experience:
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