Billing and Insurance Specialist Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico
Benefit Advisor- 813058
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Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Type of Facility: Hospital
- Insures patient accounts are handled according to hospital policy and that contacts with the public are conducted in a concerned and efficient manner
- Enter detailed notes explaining account activity in the Patient Accounts system
- Determine and assist but not limited to qualifying patients for Indigent, Bankruptcy, Deceased, Financial Assistance, Medicaid eligibility, Presumptive eligibility
- Reviews the daily census report to insure that in-house accounts have been reviewed for accurate demographic information, benefit eligibility, and prior authorizations
- Bed-side visits are made to inform the patient of their copay, insurance discrepancies, financial assistance, or any other pertinent information required to complete the screening process
- Works with the Registration to insure that insurance is verified and payment arrangements are made prior to the arrival of the patient.
- Works with the patients to obtain third party billing information but not limited to personal liability, auto accidents
- Works closely with the Registration, Billing and Cashiering sections of the Patient Accounts department to insure all activities regarding patient accounts are completed in a timely and thorough manner
- Handle’s patient concerns and walk-ins as needed
- Submits newborn notifications to the Otero County Income Support Department
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred:
C-Heartsaver
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.