Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Authorization Clerk provide support to physician offices through verification and update of patient demographics and insurance data. Schedule, cancel, reschedule and coordinate patient appointments using the IDX system. Collect patient data as required. Verify and pre-authorize insurance coverage for procedures and schedule follow-up appointments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or successful completion of GED.
- Has the ability to read, write and speak English in order to perform duties of the position, as well as the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute, pass a clerical and ten key tests, as well as a pre-employment aptitude test.
- Fundamentals of business communications General computer experience required. Windows based computer operating system.
- Ability to: Apply good judgement in a variety of confidential and sensitive situations. Required knowledge of a variety of insurance carrier protocols as demonstrated through successful completion of the aptitude test. Communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers. Work independently with minimum supervision using time wisely. Take instruction and follow established procedures. Work under conditions that are ever changing with frequent interruptions and flexible hours. Maintain timely accurate legible and complete records.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year recent experience in a medical office practice including business and scheduling functions is preferred.
- Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred.
***This position is represented by SEIU-UHW