What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Authorization and Eligibility Coordinator position at CALIFORNIA MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE?
We are a rapidly growing Maternal Fetal Medicine practice in need of an experienced Medical Eligibility and Authorization Specialist. This position will require experience working directly with patients and their families, referring providers, and team members. Our environment is high paced, yet caring and compassionate. In depth knowledge using the EMR system – AthenaHealth is highly preferable.
Job Type: Full time
Work Location: Sacramento, California
Job responsibilities are but not limited to:
Answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing referrals, requesting authorizations, reviewing billing claims, and revenue cycle management.
- Welcoming patients/visitors to the clinic by greeting them and attending to their financial questions and concerns
- Assistance in all aspects of revenue cycle management
- Collect patient personal and financial information to create patient file and account, and constantly update the records to meet up with changes that might occur for a patient
- Keep records of revenue by tracking patient insurance, posting charges and payments for patients, verifying benefits and requesting prior authorization for each patient
- Respect patient privacy by keeping all information and records collected from patients highly confidential and use them only for official purposes when necessary
Essential to the position, the following is required from applicants applying for this position:
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Exhibit punctuality
- Excellent computer skills, especially in both Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience in revenue cycle management
- Have good organizational skills
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Have basic healthcare administration knowledge
To be apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95825 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sacramento, CA 95825: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25