Bariatric Program Specialist - St. Francis Medical Office Building

Roper St. Francis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a patient services administrator to serve as the primary contact for referring physicians, patients and caregivers. The role coordinates appointments, labs, diagnostics and specialty visits, and assists with insurance billing and follow-up.

You will track patient progress, schedule, coordinate referrals, and follow the care continuum from intake to post-visit. Strong communication and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced medical office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• College degree preferred.
• 3+ years administrative/medical office experience.
• Experience with CPT coding and ICD-10 coding preferred.
• Experience with prior authorization and insurance review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track patients from intake through treatment.
• Enter and follow patients in a patient tracker software system.
• Schedule patient appointments and consults.
• Coordinate referrals and scheduling of surgery.
• Authorize and educate patients and employers, work with insurance and documents.
• Assist other office staff as needed and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Grammar & spelling

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Billing knowledge

Coding accuracy

People skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient tracker software

Billing software

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Work Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm and Friday, 7:30am - 2:30pm

Work Location: BSSF MOB (West Ashley)

Preferred Experience: 1-year medical office experience

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Serves as the point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered. Facilitates patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic areas and specialty physicians. Handles billing and follow-up on all inpatient/outpatient specialty claims involving insurance agencies. Must be able to provide excellent customer service and support receiving, researching and resolving all customers’ inquiries related to their care. Assists patients in understanding their treatment options and the resources available. Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers. Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including dietitians, physicians, physical therapists etc. Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resources.

Essential Job Functions

• Track patients from the time they go to an intake session through the course of treatment. This process will include:

• Entering and following patients in a patient tracker software system.

• Scheduling patient appointments and consults.

• Coordinating referrals.

• Scheduling surgery

• Following up with patients after appointments/surgery

• Authorize and approve patients for treatment and surgery. This will include spending time educating patient and their employers, working with the insurance companies and sending/organizing supporting documents.

• Assists other members of the office team as needed. Familiar with the responsibilities of clerical staff and can assist when the work demands.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• College degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• At least three years’ experience in an administrative role with client facing experience, or medical office experience (required)

• Work experience involving CPT coding and ICD-10 coding (preferred)

• Experience with prior authorization and the review process of insurance company (preferred)

Training

• N/A

Language

• N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, sitting. Intermittent bending, stooping, stretching. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Intermittent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Normal medical office environment. Ability to read and comprehend. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation is mandatory.

• Basic computer skills required, Microsoft office experience preferred.

• Also, requires use of general office equipment including but not limited to: telephone, calculator, fax machine, printer and copier.

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology and billing.

• Must be able to identify and correct coding issues, which affect reimbursement.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Organization skills and the ability to multi-task are mandatory.

• Must have strong people skills.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]