What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Office Coordinator-Hiring Now position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Because of our success and stability, GPHA has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits and perks to include medical, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid-time-off, holiday pay, numerous discounting programs, 401(k) with company match and a collaborative work environment.
We are presently seeking full-time Business Office Coordinators.
Requirements include: High School Graduate with graduation from an accredited Medical Coding Specialist program would be desired. Skill in operating both the computer terminal and system computer with moderate speed to access information. Working knowledge of ICD – 9 and CPT codes. Knowledge of medical terminology desired. Experience in an ambulatory care or hospital setting preferred. Able to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Responsible individual capable of working under stressful conditions. Must have excellent analytical skills and be a self-starter with the ability to work independently. Ability to proofread and monitor own work for accuracy. Good interpersonal skills. Must have a fundamental understanding of insurance billing. Must also be CPR certified.
General Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Responsible for obtaining and documenting accurate demographic and financial data to eliminate revenue loss and decrease encounters errors.
- Responsible for the collection, recording and tabulation of monies owed to the corporation.
- Prepare reports after reconciling data entry batches.
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff in a professional manner.
- Ability to calculate, verify and update patient sliding fee scale appropriately.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
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