Summary Greets patients and family members entering the facility. Coordinates and directs the office activities of the facility. Performs a variety of duties that support the patients, staff and facility. Follows the policies and procedures of the facility. May be responsible for financial counseling thus verifying insurance and collecting the appropriate co-pays, co-insurances and past due balances. Will make appointments and appointment reminder phone calls. May be required to perform accurate charge entry. May handle pre-certifications and maintains a professional working relationship with insurance companies. Displays good public relation and communication skills. Performs any other duties assigned by the Facility Manager or Administration. Job Responsibilities • Verifies insurance, communicates regularly with carriers and other regulatory agencies for reimbursement purposes. • Performs daily and monthly close out procedures for internal controls and cash balancing. • Maintains working knowledge of insurance co-pays and deductible, and workman's compensation protocols to ensure accurate and compliant billing information. • Promotes customer satisfaction while maintaining a positive, professional manner in both verbal and nonverbal communication. • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to clinic operations. • Answers telephones, takes, and directs messages on a timely basis according to the direction and location appropriate to maintain continuous workflow. • Seeks help from appropriate sources when needed. • Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. • As necessary, calls patients to obtain payment due or make financial arrangements for scheduled exams. • Schedules appointments, gathers demographic and insurance information and enters into the practice management system. • Maintains an organized and efficient work environment by keeping files and records neat and orderly to promote a smooth work flow and to ensure confidentiality. • Coordinates resources necessary to input accurate data, both demographic and medical, collect appropriate fees at time of service and assist patient with financial counseling when appropriate. • Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired A knowledge of medical terminology, basic typing skills and the use of a word processor is required. 1 year of experience in a physician practice or clinic. One year's current experience with insurance billing and/or medical collection and medical terminology. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired High School Graduate/GED Collegiate or medical trade completion. Associates Degree Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Excellent customer relations skills. Basic knowledge of Windows applications. Current knowledge of medical terminology. Proficient with 10-key. About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: + Competitive salaries + Paid vacation/time off + Continuing education opportunities + Generous retirement plan + Health insurance, including dental and vision + Sick leave + Service awards + Free parking + Short-term disability + Life insurance + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Education assistance/continuing education + Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 20149 - Coordinator-Customer Service II Facility: BMH - Booneville Hospital Department: BMG Booneville General Surgery Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support Type: Non Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:MS:Booneville REQNUMBER: 26116