Patient Access & Eligibility Coordinator

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation

Dillingham (AK)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is seeking a Registration/Admissions staff member to accurately collect and verify demographic and financial data in the EHR patient accounting system. Duties include patient registration, insurance eligibility checks, authorization determinations, and obtaining required signatures for consents and notifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in data entry, and familiarity with health information software.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Proficient in data entry.
Familiar with health information software; admissions experience preferred.
Knowledge of insurance verification and eligibility preferred.
Knowledge of third-party coverage rules and process billing information correctly for each encounter (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
Prior billing experience preferred.
Excellent customer service skills required. Yup'ik speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects, verifies, and records all required patient information accurately in the EHR, including insurance policy information, while maintaining the departmental accuracy standard of 97%.
Identifies patients using patient's full name, date of birth and/or medical identification (ID) number for every patient encounter.
Distributes and collects all department related hospital, state, and federally mandated consents, notifications, and financial forms.
Explains insurance coverage and authorization requirements to patients prior to medical services.