Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities

1. Identifies uninsured patients (new applicants) through review of scheduling, database query, and interdepartmental referral.
2. Inform and answer patient questions regarding Disability, Social Security, Medicare and SoonerCare. Keep abreast of all eligibility criteria and covered benefits.
3. Assists clients to complete applications for alternate resources. Receives patient information through interview, electronic or mailed correspondence.
4. Recruit SoonerCare (Medicaid) patients to use ASTHA as PCP.
5. Verify insurance active coverage dates and covered benefits of patients.
6. Performs routine clerical duties including processing incoming and outgoing mail, copying all necessary documents, filing, and maintains mailing lists.
7. Enters client data into the appropriate database; maintains accurate files, and organizes data.
8. Conducts self in accordance with AST administrative manual.
9. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
10. Assists in answering phones and scheduling patient appointments when needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.           

Education Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of or experience in working with third party resources such as Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance, Contract Health or Coordination of Benefits, medical records, reception and patient registration
• Knowledge of billing procedures and insurance verification
• At least three years of clerical, secretarial, or medical office experience
• Skill in using a computer and knowledge of software to access and interpret patient data
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Culturally sensitive to Native Americans
• Self-motivated, have the ability to prioritize work tasks and be creative with projects
• Good organizational skills