1. Obtains and verifies patient information for registration. Registers patients and performs all registration-related functions, including explaining and obtaining all necessary patient consents and authorizations in a complete and timely manner, and collecting financial paperwork (e.g., insurance card, patient responsibility statement, etc.) and co-payment as required. Consistently demonstrates dedication to customer service by meeting patient's needs in a flexible and responsible manner.
2. Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and colleagues in person and by email, telephone, fax, and Microsoft teams in a clear, timely and customer-service oriented manner. Resolves all non-clinical questions within scope of knowledge while providing excellent customer service on the phone and/or in person.
3. Requests payment of financial responsibility from patient/guarantor. Refers patients to financial assistance programs when applicable. Follows the Center for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) requirements for checking medical necessity communicates relevant coverage/eligibility information to the patient. Identifies patients who will need Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) of non-coverage and maintains accurate records of authorizations within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Completes Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for Medicare beneficiaries in accordance with CMS standards. 
4. Establishes files, maintains information, and scans medical records in a timely and organized manner.
5. Posts monies collected and/or data entry of charge codes to the financial system. May reconcile daily bank bags. 
6. Supports and participates in all departmental data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts as required by internal and external compliance regulations. Performs on-going documentation audits for medical necessity, plan of care, and other related tasks or requirements by payors, including Medicare, using a variety of computer-based systems. 
7. Works in various patient settings and locations in Edwards and Frisco, and at times remote.
8. Attends and provides feedback for departmental staff meetings. Helps to train and educate new staff.
9. Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, previous admitting, clerical, customer service, or hospitality, preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, preferred.

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• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• Course work in Medical Terminology, preferred.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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