McLaren Health Care

Patient Access Scheduling Representative - Remote - McLaren Careers

McLaren Health Care, United States

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Patient Access leadership team,

Schedules, registers, initiates pre-authorization and referrals process, confirms and maintains patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and/or medical procedures for McLaren Health.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

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Obtains required patient demographic and insurance information for McLaren Health, governmental requirements, billing and third-party payer needs.
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Provides courteous and efficient services to customers and accurately documents/verifies patient pre-registration information in a professional and timely manner.Collects, documents, scans all required demographic and financial information.
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Provides physician and/or diagnostic appointment scheduling.
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Maintains knowledge of insurance and authorization requirements. Performs real-time insurance verification and interprets responses. Informs patient of insurance requirements for services provided such as authorizations/pre-certifications and referrals.
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Estimates and collects copays, deductibles, and other patient financial obligations.
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Handles inbound and outbound calls with the goal of growing business, customer satisfaction, and customer retention, providing ease of access to McLaren Health services.
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Maintains professionalism and diplomacy, following specific standards as defined in the department professionalism policy.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:

Required:

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High school diploma or equivalent
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1-year experience in a customer service role or health care industry.
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Preferred:

2-years previous experience with third party medical insurance, HMO and managed care includingexperience with CPT and ICD-10 coding and medical terminology

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans