Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, located in Arroyo Grande, California, is a highly regarded medical facility recognized for its excellence in patient care and specialized services. It is rated as a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and ranks among the top 10 percent in the nation for joint replacement procedures. The hospital has also earned the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, highlighting its commitment to providing advanced stroke care. With one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the county, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. Additionally, the hospital... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a medical terminology class or equivalent work experience, upon hire
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer proficiency
Job Qualifications
- Completion of a medical terminology class or equivalent work experience, upon hire
- Previous clerical experience in a medical setting, including telephone and typing skills, preferred
- Other medical billing experience, preferred
Job Duties
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of third-party payor (HMO, PPO, EPO, government programs, etc.)
- Obtains required authorizations for all exams upon scheduling and/or registering
- Processes TARs when necessary
- Enters the correct order under the order entry module
- Ensures that all orders have correlating diagnoses and notifies the technologists of phone report exams and STAT cases
- Accepts payments and sets up payment arrangement contracts
- Processes all subpoenas and requests from insurance companies, attorneys and attorney services
- Ensures processing fee and patient authorization has been obtained
- Gathers adequate information for the process to release diagnostic images and reports
- Separates and distributes daily schedules and reports in order of priority, facilitating patient care
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required