What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Certification Coordinator - Surgical Specialty position at Mercy?
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Overview:
The Precert-Preauth Coordinator is responsible for multiple facets of patient financial account services within the practice; including but not limited to patient benefit assessment, insurance verification, pre-certification, pre-authorizations, pre-determination for services, and referrals management. The position requires a thorough understanding of office management software and a good working knowledge of medical/surgical clinical procedures, claims procedures and insurance company regulations. Requires accuracy, attention to detail and ability to communicate well with physicians, staff, patients and provider representatives of insurance companies.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
- Experience: Two year minimum experience working with healthcare insurance, billing and coding.
- Certifications: Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet (Word, Excel), EPIC. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of current coding for CPT/ICD-10/HCPS. Medical terminology.
- Preferred Certifications: Certification as Coding Specialist preferred.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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