Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University Admissions Coordinator in Syracuse, New York
Job Summary:
The Admissions Coordinator will be responsible for verifying insurance eligibility & benefits, initiating precertification with the payer, contacting the Utilization Review department for concurrent review, researching patient's co pay/deductible/out of pocket expense and collecting from the patient either in-house or upon discharge. Will work with patient to provide information on financial assistance programs while attempting to collect patient's out of pocket expense that is owed to the hospital. Responsible for working with Patient Flow Coordinator to follow up on bed placement activity, bed transfer and discharge of inpatients. Answer a large volume of telephone calls regarding inpatient admissions and from insurance companies. Interacts with all levels of clinical staff regarding the patient activity. Ensures Clinical Physician Order Entry are correct based on how the patient was scheduled. Responsible for overseeing the paperwork for in-house expirations and working with physicians to obtain a signature on the electronic death certificate. Will be responsible for securing & releasing patient valuables.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree and 3 years relevant experience (preferably in a hospital or healthcare-related setting) or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities required. Certified Health Access Associate (CHAA) required**
**Candidates who do not currently possess CHAA will be required to obtain certification within 2 years of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience with hospital patient benefits and authorization requirements for Admissions preferred.
Work Days:
7:30a-4:00p M-F with holiday coverage as needed
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
