Health Information Access Assistant

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation; Centreville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is seeking a Health Information Access Assistant to support patient care coordination across clinics and the central office in Centreville, AL. You will standardize health information processes, manage EMR documentation, and handle eligibility and authorization tasks.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, you will process patient paperwork, coordinate referrals, and ensure timely scheduling and communication with patients and providers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to organize and process work efficiently
• Proficiency in computer programs and applications
• Ability to independently assume other responsibilities in addition to routine duties
• Must be a team player and self-motivator
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to use EMR software and basic office software
• Accuracy and thoroughness in detail intensive tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Document all patient care in EMR
• Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork
• Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures
• Work through assigned tasks in EMR
• Obtain referrals when scheduling with a specialist; schedule doctor-to-doctor referrals
• Check insurance plans to ensure in-network status for scheduling
• Obtain prior authorization on high-tech imaging, procedures, sleep studies and psychology services
• Obtain benefit details and reference numbers
• Generate diagnostic orders and fax to imaging facilities
• Notify patients of scheduled appointments
• Assist Nurse Manager with clinical tasks (Athena buckets)
• Distribute records into patient charts in Athena
• Fax records via Athena Fax
• Other tasks as assigned by Nurse Manager
• Location will be Brent Bank Building

Skills

Time Management

Organization

Attention to Detail

Quality Focus

Professionalism

Productivity

Thoroughness

Deadline-Oriented

Internal Communications

Reporting Skills

Tools

Athena EMR

Office software

Job description

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Health Information Access Assistant

Full Time Service Worker Rural Central Office, Centreville, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1990

Purpose:

Establish and standardize systems and procedures for the distribution and use of health information throughout the organization, as well as coordinate and refer functions with all other departments. Assists staff in clinics, corporate office, and residency office with clerical assignments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Document of all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)

Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork,

medical supply paperwork, etc

Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures

Work through assigned tasks in EMR

Obtain referral when scheduling with a specialist, Schedule all Doctor to Doctor referrals and diagnostic testing for the patients within the time frame requested by the patient or doctor

Check insurance plans to ensure the doctor or facility is in network prior to scheduling with a specialist or hospital for testing

Obtain prior authorization on all high tech imaging services, surgical procedures, sleep studies, and Psychological services. Some insurance will not require but an attempt must be made. Always obtain the name of the insurance representative. If an authorization is not required ask for a reference number for the call

Obtain detailed benefit coverage for psychological services, dietary services, surgical procedures, global maternity, injections, and sleep studies with all insurances.

Obtain a name and reference number for the benefits quoted

Generate diagnostic orders and fax to the relevant imaging facility

Notify patients of their scheduled appointments

Responds to Medical records, medication prior authorizations, and paperwork for All clinical sites

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, work on clinical tasks, including Athena buckets

Distribute records into patient charts in Athena

Fax records via Athena Fax

Other tasks as assigned by Nurse Manager

Physical Location will be at the Brent Bank Building***

Qualifications:

Time Management

Organization

Attention to Detail

Quality Focus

Professionalism

Productivity

Thoroughness

Deadline-Oriented

Internal Communications

Reporting Skills

Skills/Knowledge Requirements :

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to organize and process work efficiently

Proficiency in computer programs and applications

Ability to independently assume other responsibilities in addition to routine duties

Must be a team player and self-motivator

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to use EMR software and basic office software

Accuracy and thoroughness in detail intensive tasks

Strong written and verbal communication skills