Pre-Certification Coordinator, United Urology Group, Owings Mills, MD
United Urology Group -
Owings Mills, MD,
US
Pre-Certification Coordinator
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
Job Details
Job Location
UUG Corporate - Owings Mills, MD
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Revenue Cycle Management
Description
Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.
At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.
United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.
Position Summary:
The Pre-Certification Coordinator provides support to the surgical poster in communicating with the insurance companies to ensure proper certification/authorization is obtained prior to surgery as well as the communication and pre-collection of the patient's financial responsibility.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:
Direct Reports:
Travel:
Physical Requirements for the Job:
Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Job Location
UUG Corporate - Owings Mills, MD
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Revenue Cycle Management
Description
Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.
At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.
- We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
- We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
- We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
- UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.
Position Summary:
The Pre-Certification Coordinator provides support to the surgical poster in communicating with the insurance companies to ensure proper certification/authorization is obtained prior to surgery as well as the communication and pre-collection of the patient's financial responsibility.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Obtains verification of insurance coverage and authorization from primary care office for clinical visits and surgical procedures.
- Alerts Surgical Posters and Site Managers of scheduling errors.
- Consistently pre-certs all procedures on assigned physician's schedules 2 weeks in advance.
- (ASC procedures, office injections, and hospital procedures).
- Alerts appropriate staff of financial responsibilities > $200 for patients.
- Communicates patient financial responsibility to the patient prior to the appointment and takes pre-collection payments.
- Communicates necessary patient financial information with appropriate office and billing personnel in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner.
- Documents, within the practice management system, all required information to include financial responsibility.
- Scans all referrals into EMR and links the referrals to the appointment in Allscripts PM.
- Perform other office duties as assigned by manager.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years Pre-Certification, Medical Front Office, or Medical Billing experience.
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:
- Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology; ICD-9 and CPT-4 Codes.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer software and database skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Collection background is a plus.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Direct Reports:
- N/A.
Travel:
- Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
Physical Requirements for the Job:
- Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- May be required to help to transfer the patient.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.