at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Expected pay for this position is $18.43/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This job is located in Rockford,IL.
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs vital patient advocacy role as first line of contact to patients, families, physicians, and community. Performs high level job responsibilities to assure sustained financial integrity for the organization. Primary functions include schegistration, insurance verification, acquisition of referrals and pre-authorizations, and initiation of the electronic medical record and billing accounts.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Medical terminology, or completion of medical terminology training modules with successful completion of the related competency tool within the first 90 days of employment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service/public relations skills required. Ability to multitask between multiple applications and workflow processes. Mathematical and calculator skills required for cash handling. One year computer experience with MS Windows applications. One year experience in a healthcare business environment or related field. May be exposed to a variety of disagreeable conditions and stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: College credits in business, healthcare, or related fields. Fluency in the usage of MS Windows, MS Office (including Excel and Outlook), online verification, and online banking applications. Fluency in the usage of Epic. Previous experience within the access area of the revenue cycle in a healthcare environment. Registration, insurance verification, billing, cashier, scheduling, and financial counselor practices. NAHAM or aIPAM.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE
