Banner Staffing Patient Care Coordinator Banner Neurosurgery

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Health's Banner Staffing Services in Mesa, AZ, seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to handle administrative aspects of care, including patient needs assessments, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. You will collaborate with clinical staff to ensure a seamless patient experience across the care continuum.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to manage confidential information while delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years in a hospital or medical office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient intake process, which may include pre-registration/registration. Partners with the clinical care team to determine initial authorizations needed based on the predicted care treatment plan.
• Obtains patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the treatment, including inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, and travel and housing as necessary.
• Provides administrative support in maintaining materials such as documents, proposals, routine correspondence, spreadsheets, and routine reports.
• Schedules physician appointments, tests, procedures and surgeries and may provide patient with necessary preparation instructions.
• Acts as a liaison between patient, billing, and payor to enhance account receivables and resolve patient concerns.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and delivers a positive patient experience.

Skills

Patient coordination

Insurance verification

Registration

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

Job description

## Banner Staffing Patient Care Coordinator Banner NeurosurgeryApply: Banner Staffing Svcs Mesa (525 W Brown Rd): BUMG Neurosciences Clinic (5310 W Thunderbird St 308): Part time: Posted Today: R4456754**Primary City/State:**Mesa, Arizona**Department Name:**Banner Staffing Services-AZ**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Administrative ServicesGood health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Patient Care Coordinator on this team, you will be responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all administrative aspects of care including patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, and scheduling of appointments. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.Location: 1441 N. 12th St, near 12th St and McDowell in Phoenix. **As a valued and respected BSS Staffing Services team member, you will enjoy:*** Competitive wages* Paid orientation* Flexible Schedules (select positions)* Fewer Shifts Cancelled* Weekly pay* 403(b) Pre-tax retirement* Employee Assistance Program* Employee wellness program* Discount Entertainment tickets* Restaurant/Shopping discounts* Auto Purchase Plan**Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered**. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required. **Must have availability to work Monday-Friday, typically 8am-5pm****Locations:** 5310 W Thunderbird Rd Suite 308, Glendale, Az 85306**SHIFT:** Monday-Thursday 8AM-4:30PM **\\*\\*\\*Please note these are not full-time benefitted positions\\*\\*** POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all administrative aspects of care including patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, and scheduling of appointments. This position partners with the clinical care team to ensure a seamless experience for the patient and their family across the entire continuum of their treatment. This position assists with providing resources to help the patient maintain optimal care. This position performs follow-up tasks identified during the patient needs assessment for management of patients across the healthcare continuum or when the patient is in the continuum and needs additional resource support. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs patient intake process, which may include pre-registration/registration. Partners with the clinical care team to determine initial authorizations needed based on the predicted care treatment plan. Obtains patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the treatment, including, but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, and travel and housing, if necessary. May also answer questions regarding the authorization process and supply information to providers, patients and third party payors. 2. Acts as a resource for insurance coverage, which may include obtaining authorizations and notifications throughout the patient’s treatment. Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient’s insurance plan. Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement. Monitors and updates information regarding insurance data, authorizations, preferred providers and changes in patient’s treatment plan. Partners with the clinical care team and insurance provider to ensure continued coverage of patient’s care and maximum reimbursement and minimized financial impact to the patient. 3. Provides administrative support in maintaining materials such as documents, proposals, routine correspondence, spreadsheets, composing and preparing routine reports, and maintaining records in a variety of business software and database applications for electronic medical records, billing, data management. 4. Schedules physician appointments, tests, procedures and surgeries and may provide patient with necessary preparation instructions. Prepares, processes, and manages patient documentation to department database . Acts as a liaison between the patient, billing department, and payor to enhance account receivables, resolve outstanding issues and/or patient concerns. 5. Optimizes patient experience by using effective customer service. Communicates continually with patients, other departments, referral networks and providers to ensure appropriate plans and protocols are followed. Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of customer confidentiality. Demonstrates skills in pro-active resolution and attempts to resolve scheduling conflicts. 6. May manage the medical record for the assigned area, including coordination with hospitals, practice offices and other ancillary services to obtain needed records. Responds to patient referral requests for tests, procedures and specialty visits. Follows guidelines and may assist in developing procedures to ensure that medical records are in compliance with all state and federal laws. May also reconcile charge tickets, identifying incomplete tickets, missing charge codes or missing diagnosis codes. Notifies clinical staff as needed. 7. Works independently under general supervision, following established procedures. Uses knowledge and problem-solving skills to work independently in a clinic/physician practice environment. Responsibility for ensuring efficient coordination of administrative functions supporting patient needs assessments, insurance and authorization verification, registration, maintaining and handling of documentation, financial counseling, and scheduling of appointments. Internal and external customers include patients and their families, physician offices, third party payors, vendors, clinical staff, ancillary staff, therapist, nurses and case managers. Primary responsibility is to main department assigned, however cross-over and assistance to other departments is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with three or more years working in a hospital or medical office. Requires knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions using good judgment. Excellent communication, human relations, attention to detail and organizational skills are required. Must possess highly developed interpersonal relations and process coordination skills. Roles supporting mobile medical unit require travel within local community. Requires knowledge of payer contract terms and processes. Requires the ability to perform basic math function and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues. Must be able to work effectively with common office software and hospital software to perform intake and updates to patient medical history in addition to other software used in scheduling and billing. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.