$34,000 – $44,000MidPart Time
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Emergency Department, UHS Binghamton General HospitalPrimary Work Shift:
RotationalRegular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20Compensation Range:
$17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experienceThis position is not eligible for benefits.
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Job Responsibilities
Completes necessary communication for patient processing, including answering multi-line telephone system, scheduling patient appointments, recording and relaying information to staff, patients, and other customers
Completes registration of all new patients, including identifying and completing demographic and insurance verification
Ensures authorization for insurance is obtained prior to patient’s initial visit, and continued authorization for additional treatment sessions
Schedules patient evaluation appointments and subsequent treatment sessions
Manages outpatient scheduling for clinicians daily
Prepares patient medical record prior to initial visit, and assists with ongoing medical record management
Performs daily billing
Compiles departmental statistics daily and reports to Administrative Secretary on a monthly basis
Tracks and assists with documentation and claims processing for Medicare and Workers’ Compensation claims to ensure reimbursement of rehab services
Assists HIM in processing medical record requests and ensures authorization to release patient information
Collects and processes co-payments from patients when applicable
Types monthly departmental staff meeting minutes and distributes to appropriate staff
Has knowledge of and participates in departmental and organizational initiatives for performance improvement (PI).
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental infection control policies
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of general office procedures and practice
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office and healthcare software systems
Preferred:
Prior experience as a medical receptionist, including familiarity with insurance processes related to outpatient medical services
Foundational knowledge of principles and procedures in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and cardiac rehabilitation
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United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
