Ambulatory Services Representative II (OB/GYNFT, Days)(SEIU)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all the functions and activities related to patient access including, but not limited to: front end customer service, patient registration, insurance/coverage verification, appointment scheduling, charge entry, billing and managed care, and a variety of administrative duties in support of department (such as coordination of physician credentialing, handling phones & mail, filling out forms, filing, photocopying, faxing, preparing letters, reports, etc.).

Position: Ambulatory Services Representative II (,

Department: OB/GYN

Schedule: Full Time, Days, (SEIU)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Focuses on one or more of the following areas, and provides support as needed to optimize daily flow:

o Charge entry

o Batch controls

o Billing (TES) edits

o Hold bill edits

o Charge reconciliations

• Billing and managed care functions (including responding to billing inquires, corresponding with insurance carriers, and investigating discrepancies, etc.).
• Provides general administrative support to include, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software to create and edit department documents and/or presentations.
• Provides physician and departmental support such as managing physician & manager calendars, scheduling physician & managers' administrative appointments, answering departmental calls, credentialing documents, etc.
• In addition, performs a wide variety of administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of assigned department including, but not limited to:Reception & customer service
• Provides a variety of administrative duties in support of the practice (such as handling phones & mail, filling out forms, filing, photocopying, faxing, preparing letters, reports, etc.).
• Adheres to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree or
• Associates plus 1 year relevant experience or
• HS/GED plus 3+ years relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are required to interact with internal and external contacts in a courteous and patient focused manner.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues.
• *Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and web/internet is required. Experience with standard hospital registration & billing systems or ability to learn such systems is also required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans