What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Services Coordinator position at UHS Hospitals?
Patient Services Coordinator, UHS Wilson Square Shift Day Hours per week: 40 Salary range: $17.98 - $25.17 per hour, depending on experience. Overview Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Nurse Manager, this position’s primary function is to process referral requests, obtain authorization for medical services and/or admissions, and coordinate all aspects of the admission process if applicable. The responsibilities of the Patient Services Coordinator include data entry of referrals and authorizations, verification of eligibility and daily communication with insurance companies. The Patient Service Coordinator works closely with the clinical team and medical providers to provide care for our patients in a timely manner. Education/Experience Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Two (2) years' experience working in healthcare OR Two (2) years' experience working in customer service Proficient PC skills Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred: Knowledge of insurance referral process Knowledge of Medical Terminology Basic computer skills; EHR, Excel, Microsoft Office About United Health Services United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600 providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. About New York’s Southern Tier As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada. ---- United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer. United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
Salary : $18 - $25
