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Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator in Bakersfield, California. In this role, you will be part of a healthcare team, responsible for handling various aspects of patient registration, adhering to healthcare regulatory laws, and ensuring excellent customer service. Your workplace will be in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including emergency room and OB ED environments.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently process patient registrations, including collecting patient demographics and co-pays

• Handle billing tasks to insurance providers, ensuring proper CPT codes are used

• Identify the correct insurances to bill and follow all necessary procedures

• Ensure compliance with EMTALA, HIPPA, and other healthcare regulatory laws

• Provide exceptional customer service in high-pressure situations, such as in emergency room environments

• Assist in meeting department financial goals and facility compliance goals

• Adhere to the department's dress code policy, as well as all relevant state laws regarding mandatory lunch and breaks

• Support the new service line of Labor and Delivery ED OB ED, aiming to service this area 24/7

• Utilize strong typing skills (minimum 45 words per minute) to maintain accurate records and perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Proficient in Customer Service, with the ability to provide exceptional support to patients and their families

• Knowledge of Policy and Compliance in a healthcare setting, ensuring all practices align with regulations

• Experience with Workstation Support, assisting in the maintenance of office systems and technologies

• Familiarity with Regulatory Law as it pertains to the healthcare industry

• Experience in Billing, specifically within a healthcare environment

• Ability to Perform Ad Hoc Financial tasks as required

• Knowledge of HealthCare.gov and its functions

• Understanding of R Code, and its application in healthcare data analysis

• Comprehensive knowledge of Health Care systems, practices, and procedures

• Experience in Offshore coordination, if required by the organization

• Familiarity with CPT Codes and their application in medical billing

• Ability to handle Patient Demographic information with discretion and confidentiality

• Experience in Patient Registration, including the collection and verification of patient information

• Understanding of Revenue Cycle Processes in a healthcare setting

• Knowledge of State Laws as they pertain to healthcare practice

• Familiarity with TRICARE health program

• Experience with NIS (Nurse Information System) or similar healthcare systems.

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