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Extra Help Admitting Officer I - Patient Access (Job ID #149827)
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Ten (1) Positions Available

Under direct supervision, performs basic insurance verification and pre-authorization for outpatient services. Assists to ensure services performed in clinic have met medical necessity guidelines of the insurance carrier and pre-authorization/referrals have been obtained per the payers requirements, maximizing reimbursement in the claim submission process.

1. Contacts insurance providers to obtain any applicable authorization types prior to service. Obtains and / or coordinates with third-party payers authorizations for services. Monitors expirations of authorizations and initiates requests for extensions. Documents and updates all authorizations obtained in UI Health systems. Obtains and scans all appropriate documents, as applicable. 2. Maintains applicable assigned workqueues and expected lead times. Within UI Health workqueues, documents and closes tasks upon completion. Updates work in progress on outstanding tasks. Maintains expected lead times and organization while completing tasks. 3. Consistently performs and exceeds departmental minimum expected productivity goals. 4. Ability to complete registration and coverage verification, as necessary. Determines if patient is eligible for intended care at UI Health. If necessary, contacts patient to obtain correct insurance information, or informs patient of UI Health self-pay policy. May perform patient estimates, as necessary. Updates all demographic / coverage / eligibility information in UI Health system. 5. Provides excellent customer services to patients, providers, and clinic staff in person and via telephone. Completes interactions with respect and courtesy. Provides general information regarding UI Health when appropriate. 6. Continues education on payers / payer requirements and UI Health contracts. Maintains technical knowledge of items necessary for financial clearance at UI Health for intended services. Stays up to date as policies and necessary documentation and payer requirements change. 7. Maintains competence and technical knowledge. Maintains a working knowledge of necessary registration and eligibility systems. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation: A. experience and/or on-the-job training comparable to that gained at the next lower level of this series B. college credit for course work in any of the social sciences (such as sociology or psychology) that totals 1.0 unit according to the following conversion rates: ? 1 year of "A" = 1.0 unit ? 12 semester hours of "B" = 1.0 unit.

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