Intake Assistant

spectrumhealth; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in Dearborn, MI seeks an Intake Assistant to handle referrals, data input for pre-authorization, and communication with internal and external customers. You will begin with patient registration, referrals, and scheduling, then learn insurance authorizations and verifications.

Preferred candidates have prior patient access experience and EPIC familiarity, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced front office setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3 years medical business office experience with insurance procedures and patient interaction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain initial and subsequent insurance authorization and pre-certification for in-office procedures, treatments and services.
• Research additional resources for non-covered services to prevent denials.
• Maintain close relationship with site Patient Financial Counselor (PFC).
• Communicate with clinical staff, PFC, and management regarding insurance plan restrictions or requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of authorization requirements for all payers and regulatory guidelines.
• Support front office procedures, maintain manuals/logs, and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient access

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Full-time position, Monday to Friday, day shift.

Monday to Thursday (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Position will support the Care Center at 18100 Oakwood Blvd.

Will initially be trained on patient registration, referrals and basic scheduling, then additional training on insurance authorizations and verifications.

Prior experience in patient access and EPIC is strongly preferred.

Job Summary

The Intake Assistant is responsible for referral processing, providing accurate and complete data input for pre-authorization requests while effectively communicating to internal and external customers.

Essential Functions

• Obtains initial and subsequent insurance authorization and pre-certification for in office procedures, treatments and services.
• Researches additional or alternative resources for non-covered services to prevent payment denials.
• Maintains a close working relationship with site Patient Financial Counselor.
• Communicates with clinical staff, PFC, and management regarding restrictions or unique requirements for insurance plans.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of authorization requirements for all payers, and of state and federal regulatory guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining manuals, logs and other required documentation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and the clinic/corporation.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office.
• Covers for and assists with other front office functions as requested.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: A minimum of (3) years of medical business office experience with insurance procedures and patient interaction.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Care Center Dearborn - 18100 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Gastroenterology Dearborn - Medical Group East Oakwood Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our