Cooper University Health Care · 1 day ago
AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST / RECEPTIONIST
Cape May Court House, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving Cape May County. They are seeking an Authorization Specialist/Receptionist who will manage patient scheduling, verify insurance eligibility, and provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, computer skills for scheduling and familiarity of general office procedures and equipment, arranging appointments for care, providing exceptional customer service
Verifying insurance eligibility and ensuring that insurance requirements are met prior to delivery of service
Explains financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties including authorization process and deductibles
Accurately processes all requests and documents appropriate information within a time-sensitive environment
Ability to deal with the public with professionalism and compassion in stressful situations and prevent, calm, or defuse irate callers and patients by working with them to identify concerns and properly directs calls
Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients or staff, answer phone and speak with patients
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of medical insurance terminology
Computer skills for scheduling
Familiarity of general office procedures and equipment
Arranging appointments for care
Providing exceptional customer service
Verifying insurance eligibility
Ensuring that insurance requirements are met prior to delivery of service
Explains financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties including authorization process and deductibles
Accurately processes all requests and documents appropriate information within a time-sensitive environment
Ability to deal with the public with professionalism and compassion in stressful situations
Prevent, calm, or defuse irate callers and patients by working with them to identify concerns and properly directs calls
Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients or staff
Answer phone and speak with patients
High School graduate or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of medical/radiology terminology
Positive, upbeat disposition with ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
Must be proficient in Word/Excel and EMR
Good organizational skills
Preferred
Minimum 3 years medical office/authorization/insurance experience
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Retirement
On-site Early Education Center (employee discount)
Company
Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system.
Founded in 1887Camden, New Jersey, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Foundation For Health Advancement
2023-08-14Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Anthony Mazzarelli
Co-President / Chief Executive Officer
Brian Reilly
Chief Financial Officer
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