Health Information Access Specialist

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

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.