What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preadmit & Eligibility Benefits Spec (Pre-Service) position at Asante?
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | 1st Shift - Days
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
Position Summary
The Preadmit & Eligibility Benefits Specialist works closely with physicians' offices, insurance companies, internal departments, and patients to ensure that all demographic information is gathered, insurance benefits are verified, all third party and contractual reporting requirements are met, all necessary authorization and/or referrals are in place, and all financial data is complete. Other responsibilities may include performing medical billing functions to third party payers and patients; reviewing paper and electronic claims to verify accuracy and completeness of charges; verifying ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, post payments and making adjustments; and researching and resolving minor patient complaints.
Qualifications
Education
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
Position Summary
The Preadmit & Eligibility Benefits Specialist works closely with physicians' offices, insurance companies, internal departments, and patients to ensure that all demographic information is gathered, insurance benefits are verified, all third party and contractual reporting requirements are met, all necessary authorization and/or referrals are in place, and all financial data is complete. Other responsibilities may include performing medical billing functions to third party payers and patients; reviewing paper and electronic claims to verify accuracy and completeness of charges; verifying ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, post payments and making adjustments; and researching and resolving minor patient complaints.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma.
- Associate degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or other related field, preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a health care environment and familiarity with patient registration processes and insurance billing requirements required.
- Computer experience, good verbal communications skills, and an understanding of the current trends in insurance billing and other third-party reimbursement issues also required.
- Competitive starting wage
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
- Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
