Patient Financial Service Representative Pulmonology Institute

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BUMC Phoenix (755 E McDowell Rd, 3rd Floor) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4430003
** Primary City/State:
** Phoenix, Arizona
** Department Name:
** BUMCP Advanced Lung Disease
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** Revenue Cycle At Banner - University Medical Group (BUMG), we’re creating a world class medical organization that brings together a leadership team committed to a physician-focused structure, while navigating the challenges of moving from a volume-based to value-based health care system.

The Lung Institute at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix provides highly specialized care to patients battling an array of chronic, advanced and obstructive lung diseases. Pulmonologists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, pathologists and other health care experts collectively tailor treatment plans that may include medical, surgical and other therapies to treat everything from asthma to lung cancer.

As a PFS Rep supporting this team, you will coordinate a smooth patient flow process by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, providing registration of patient and insurance information, obtaining required signatures and following established processes, procedures and standards.
** This is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position:
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM. Clinic is closed on weekends and holidays.
** University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position coordinates a smooth patient flow process by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, providing registration of patient and insurance information, obtaining required signatures following established processes, procedures and standards. This position also verifies insurance coverage, validates referrals and authorizations, collects patient liability and provides financial guidance to patients to maximize medical services reimbursement efforts. This also includes accurately posting patients at the point of service and releasing information in accordance with organizational and compliance policies and guidelines.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Performs registration/check-in processes, including but not limited to performing data entry activities, providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms, obtaining necessary signatures and generating population health summary.
2. Verifies insurance eligibility benefits for services rendered with the payors and documents appropriately. Assists in obtaining or validating pre-certification, referrals, and authorizations    
3. Calculates and collects patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits and expected reimbursement. Explains and provides financial policies and available resources for alternative payment arrangements to patients and their families.
4. Enters payments/charges for services rendered and performs daily payment/charge reconciliation in a timely and accurate manner. Balances cash drawer at the beginning and end of the day and prepares daily bank deposit with necessary paperwork sent to centralized billing for record purposes.
5. Schedules office visits and procedures within the medical practice(s) and external practices as necessary. Maximizes…