Outpatient Administrative Specialist-Neurology Jobs

Job Summary: Provide clinical administrative support to assigned ambulatory area. Provide information and assistance to patients regarding insurance requirements and services not covered; obtain insurance authorizations, referrals and denial processes. Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures. Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and two (2) years of related patient financial/insurances services experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing/insurance requirements, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary. . Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers and other individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of computer systems such as Epic, Word, Outlook,etc. preferred. Prior working experience in ambulatory patient care administrative functions including obtaining referrals and insurance authorizations, managing EPIC referral work queues, communicating with outside agencies such as insurance carriers, billing companies and/or other support agencies preferred. Knowledge of medical authorizations, billing requirements and the ability to recognize insurance fraud/abuse is strongly preferred. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers and other individuals. Ability to multitask in a busy fast pace environment.

Work Days

Monday-Friday. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm as needed

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