Business Associate A-MSH/SSVS-Emergency Department - Part Time (3 Days) Evenings

Description Job Description Responsible for the business aspects of a patient's stay, as well as patient focused care within the Medical Center. Duties include: maintaining census data, scheduling tests and medical procedures, receiving and maintaining inventory and other duties. Responsibilities Pre-admits patients to the Medical Center, including taking reservations, obtaining demographic, insurance and other pertinent data, discussing state mandatory regulations, and in general what is to be expected upon admission. Admits patients to the Medical Center, including verifying demographic and insurance information, signing of forms, collecting deposits and obtaining authorizations as necessary. Functions as liaison to insurance companies and the Medicaid Eligibility Office, including screening requests for medical necessity, obtaining prior authorizations when required, pre-certifying admissions, and assisting in document collection. Maintains census and charge data, updating all prevailing systems and compiling information for charge capture. Schedules appropriate tests and medical procedures and follow-up appointments. Assists in chart completion process by maintaining and discharging charts in proper order, compiling deficiency data and working with physicians to complete charts. Greets visitors and answers telephones promptly and courteously. Accompanies visitors to appropriate areas as necessary. Assists patients with guest services such as television and telephone service, securing valuables, etc. Provides information and makes referrals as appropriate. Receives and maintains business office inventory for the care center. Answers call system and refers to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned, including reporting/following up on lost/found patient property, review of death certificates for completion and accuracy, generation of reports, etc. Qualifications High school diploma or GED; Associate preferred At least 1 year previous related work experience Proven data entry and computer skills required Medical database experience (i.e. Cerner, IDX, Eagle) Clerical skills (answering phones, relaying messages, reception, correspondence etc.) Proven customer service experience in a healthcare environment Previous experience with insurance pre-certifications and discharging patients. Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $30.5616 - $32.7314 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr