Position Overview :
Responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments, and obtaining preauthorization for all services.
Works closely with department staff, physicians and practice staff to facilitate timely start and continuity of services.
Works in conjunction with managed care and coding departments to maintain accuracy in clinical and billing information.
Job Description : EDUCATION :
EDUCATION :
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :
2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :
- Knowledge of chemotherapy medications and regimens and other costly injectable medications.
- Familiarity of medical terminology / anatomy.
- Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, employees, patients and insurance personnel.
- Basic high school math aptitude.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
- Computer data entry skills to enter patient and authorization information.
- Limited Term, 52 Weeks
Job Shift : Days
Days
Schedule : Full Time
Full Time
Shift Hours : Days of the Week :
Days of the Week : Monday - Friday
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements :
Occasionally
Benefits : Unions :
Unions : Position Status :
Position Status : Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours : Employee Status :
Employee Status :
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Number of Openings :
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.
Pay Range is $32.28 to $40.35 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.
Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.