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Olathe Medical Center Pre-Certification Specialist in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system! If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place! Olathe Medical Center, Inc, a 300-bed general acute care facility is currently looking for a Pre-Certification Specialist to join our team.
If you are committed to helping improve the health of our communities in an environment of trust and collaboration, you are welcome to apply online: www.olathehealth.org/Careers
We are now a part of The University of Kansas Health System, read about our exciting future here (https://kansashealthtogether.com/) !
A Brief Overview Demonstrates the ability to verify benefits and obtain hospital Pre-Certification for patients; when admission information is incomplete, initiate and coordinate process to obtain accurate information. Ability to recognize situations that require intervention and assistance from other internal departments. The Pre-Certification Staff is a liaison between the physician office, the patient and the insurance companies.
What you will do Follows instructions and abides by organizational and departmental policies and procedures to help the department and organization consistently meet the goals established by management or the Board of Directors. Respond promptly, accurately, and courteously to all written and phone inquiries received internally, from patients, attorneys, insurance companies, physician offices, etc. as applicable to the specific position. Consistently recognizes what needs to be done first and takes the initiative to perform the task whenever possible while also recognizing situations that need to be reported to the appropriate management staff. Consistently demonstrates reliability by reporting to work on time, working assigned shift, complying with lunch and break allowances per departmental policy and staffing needs. Consistently provides advanced notification for scheduled PTO, and limits unscheduled absences by attending to personal affairs outside work times whenever possible to avoid productivity or other conflicts.
Education Qualifications High School or GED - Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree - Preferred
Experience Qualifications Previous Healthcare Experience Healthcare or Medical Insurance experience Insurance verification, benefits, medical necessity requirements and price estimation - Minimum 1 - 3 Years Experience - Preferred
Skills and Abilities Customer Relations - Minimum Excellent Written and Verbal Communication - Minimum Computer Systems (specify) Microsoft Office - Minimum Ability to Multi Task and Prioritize - Minimum Knowledgeable of Verification and Authorization Process with Medical Insurance Companies - Minimum Medical Terminology - Knowledge of CPT Codes and ICD 10 Codes - Minimum
Licenses and Certifications Insurance Pre-Certification - Preferred
EEO Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet
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