What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Arrival Specialist position at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System?
Job Description
Department
Registration_Breast Health
Job Summary
The Pre-Arrival Specialist is responsible for assisting the patient through the pre-registration process to ensure outpatient procedures are screened based on assigned payers, missing or incomplete information is obtained, and insurance eligibility is verified while assisting the patient obtain pre-certifications, referrals, and authorization for patient visits.
Required Qualifications
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
Preferred Education
Required License and Certs
Department
Registration_Breast Health
Job Summary
The Pre-Arrival Specialist is responsible for assisting the patient through the pre-registration process to ensure outpatient procedures are screened based on assigned payers, missing or incomplete information is obtained, and insurance eligibility is verified while assisting the patient obtain pre-certifications, referrals, and authorization for patient visits.
Required Qualifications
- Require an Associate's degree. Relevant experience can substitute for required degree on a year for year basis.
- Require one (1) year of SMHCS Insurance Verification Rep I experience.
- Prefer the ability to analyze problems and offer solutions.
- Prefer the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Prefer effective communication skills including ability to interact professionally with physician offices and interdepartmentally.
- Prefer general knowledge of medical insurance and terminology.
- Prefer knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and current CPT coding.
- Prefer patient registration and/or billing experience.
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
Preferred Education
Required License and Certs