Admission Representative - Recovery Services

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

• Position Summary
  
  • The Admissions Representative - Recovery Services pre-admits and admits all admissions to Maine Medical Center Department of Outpatient Psychiatry. He/She serves as the important first contact for patients. The Admissions Representative determines insurance coverage, eligibility, and performs required pre-authorization procedures. He/She ensures the accuracy of the patient's medical record number and accuracy of demographic, financial and insurance information to maintain the integrity of the billing system. The Admissions Representative registers clients and scheduled follow up visits, collects co-payments, and maintains releases of information
  • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    
    • Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
    • License/Certifications: N/A
    • Experience: 1+ years in a customer service experience required. 6 months+ of receptionist experience in a health care setting preferred.
    • Knowledge of 3rd party insurance practices, managed care principles, as well as billing and regulatory requirements preferred
      Additional Information
      MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
      MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
      At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
      With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

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