Patient Care Coordinator/Intake Authorization Coordinator- Beacon Ortho- Harrison Ave clinic

Beacon Orthopaedics, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team in Cincinnati, OH Are you looking for a position in a growing organization where you can make a significant impact on the lives of others? What is a Patient Care Coordinator/Intake Authorization Specialist? A Patient Care Coordinator is an entry-level office role that is responsible for maintaining pleasant and consistent daily operations of the clinic. Our Patient Care Coordinators have excellent customer service skills. Patient Care Coordinators learn new things – a lot! The Patient Care Coordinator multitasks in multiple computer programs each day. A day in the life of a Patient Care Coordinator/Intake Authorization Specialist: Greets everyone who enters the clinic in a friendly and welcoming manner. Schedules new referrals received by fax or by telephone from patients, physician offices. Verifies insurance coverage for patients. Collects patient payments. Maintains an orderly and organized front office workspace. Other duties as assigned. Fulltime positions include: Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 3-week Paid Time Off plus paid holidays 401K + company match Position Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator/Intake Authorization Specialist supports clinic growth through excellence in execution of the practice management role and patient intake processes. This individual will work in collaboration with the Clinic Director (CD) to carry out efficient clinic procedures. The Patient Care Coordinator/Intake Authorization Specialist position is responsible for supporting the mission, vision, and values of Upstream Rehabilitation. Responsibilities: Core responsibilities Collect all money due at the time of service Convert referrals into evaluations Schedule patient visits Customer Service Obtain and manage insurance Authorizations for physical therapy. Effectively communicate with Clinical staff, physician offices and insurance carriers to ensure timely approval of services. Track Authorization status, expiration dates, visit counts and reauthorizations needs to prevent treatment interruption. Submit clinical documentation and supporting medical records to payers as required for authorization approval. Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and scheduling system regarding authorizations. Deliver excellent customer service by helping patients understand insurance requirements and authorization processes. Create an inviting clinic atmosphere. Make all welcome calls Monitor and influence arrival rate through creation of a great customer experience Practice Management Manage schedule efficiently Manage document routing Manage personal overtime Manage non-clinical documentation Manage deposits Manage caseload, D/C candidate, progress note, and insurance reporting Monitor clinic inventory Training Attend any required training for Raintree and other business process updates. Complete quarterly compliance training. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Communication skills – must be able to relate well to Business Office and Field leadership Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining organization, accuracy and timely follow through Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision Self-motivated and proactive. As a member of a team, must possess efficient time management and presentation skills Physical Requirements: This position is subject to inside environmental conditions: protections from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes; exposed to noise consistent with indoor environment. This is a full-time position operating within normal business hours Monday through Friday, with an expectation of minimum of 40 hours per week; May be required to attend special events some evenings and weekends, or work additional hours as needed. This position is subject to sedentary work. Constantly sits, with ability to interchange with standing as needed. Constantly communicates with associates, must be able to hear and speak to accurately exchange information in these situations. Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment such as printers, phone, keyboard, mouse and copy machines using gross and fine manipulation. Constantly uses repetitive motions to type. Must be able to constantly view computer screen (near acuity) and read items on screen. Must have ability to comprehend information provided, use judgement to appropriately respond in various situations. Occasionally walks, stands, pushes or pulls 0-20 lbs., lifts 0-20 lbs. from floor to waist; carries, pushes, and pulls 0-20 lbs. Rarely crawls, crouches, kneels, stoops, climbs stairs or ladders, reaches above shoulder height, lifts under 10 lbs. from waist to shoulder. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of all duties that may be required of the incumbent and is subject to change at any time with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Please do not contact the clinic directly. 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