Overview

CHI Memorial Breast Care Associates

CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs front office processes associated with patient check-in, check-out, scheduling, referrals, and electronic medical records. Administers and supports the clinic’s billing, and insurance functions, in accordance with internal standards and procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in at the time of visit; interviews patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient, and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.

• Copy/scan patient medical records, benefit/insurance information, and related hardcopy materials (e.g. ID, referrals, insurance cards, etc.) into the correct location in the electronic medical record system.

• Perform patient check-out including pricing services, coding of procedures performed, and diagnosis on charge, to accurately support the need and documentation for each service.

• Collect patient responsibility payments, and answer routine patient insurance and billing inquiries.

• Answer phone calls, confirm next day appointments, ensure insurance coverage, and alert patients as to what documentation is needed, including details associated with time-of-service payment schedules.

• Gather, verify, and process referrals, authorizations, and pre-certifications by working closely with physician(s), patients, and payers.

• Coordinate scheduling with that of the practitioners’ schedules to ensure proper coverage of patient appointments and out-of-office calls.

• Retrieve, file, and maintain charts and medical record documentation according to office protocol; coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third-party payers.

• Manage the flow of interdepartmental, outgoing, and incoming mail.

• Communicate requests and provide medical information to and from patient care providers in strict accordance with HIPPA and all policies and procedures.

• Follow up with patients regarding the Missed Appointment Policy and send out the appropriate communications.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2 years related experience in healthcare environment required.

• Demonstrate proficient with Microsoft Office software.

• Knowledge of the content, and application of HIPAA, federal and state regulatory requirements.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• Electronic medical records experience preferred.

Pay Range

$14.78 - $20.33 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.