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Aegis Therapies Intake Verification Specialist - Part Time in Fort Smith, Arkansas
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for evaluation, processing, dissemination and maintenance of all resident admission information and documents necessary to ensure accurate and timely billing and collections. Maintain ongoing communication with the facility therapy leadership and clinicians to ensure continual flow of financial information with assigned centers. Responsible for gathering all information needed to complete the pre-authorization. Complete functions of this role in within assigned time frames. This to ensure that patient’s start of treatment and satisfaction is not impacted.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Review all admission and readmission documents obtained and forward by facility therapy leadership for completeness, compliance and accuracy of information.
If inaccuracy are noted, responsible for follow up to ascertain correct information.
Contact facility therapy leadership and patient’s agent to obtain missing information
Complies and maintains admission/financial files, organized documents in an orderly and consistent format
Establishes patient master file for all new admission in billing system
Review payer status changed notices; communicates changes to Billing Specialists
Update all financial changes in the resident billing in electronic documentation system
Handles the verification of insurance benefits for residents
Handles and tracks all authorization
Notifies patient’s agent of deductible and coinsurance due
If needed, contacts primary care physician regarding preauthorization
Call insurance companies regularly to follow up
Provide guidance to other employees. May be responsible for training as deemed appropriate by supervisor
All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
Fundamental knowledge of healthcare admission process and a sound understanding of the impact of financial screening on billing and collections
Comprehensive understanding of health insurance plans and entitlement programs, including eligibility and coverage criteria, application/enrollment procedures, pre-authorization, and coordination of benefits rules
Knowledge of computers and their applications (Microsoft Office products essential)
Ability to work independently and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately and efficiently
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to use collaborative approaches to build support for objectives; build positive relationships within and outside of the company; involving others and disseminating information; seeks solutions where all parties can contribute and benefit
Strong English language writing and oral communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS
High School degree or equivalent
Some College or business school preferred
3-4 years experience in HealthCare admissions
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
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