Business Office Assistant I

State of OK JD McCarty Center • Norman, OK • 1w ago

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Business Office Assistant who will assist in the coordination of verification of eligibility, authorizations, and credentialing. Provide administrative support in ensuring the confidentiality, accuracy, and maintenance of patient receivables and hospital staff credentialing. Must have excellent communication, grammar, and strong phone etiquette skills. Candidate should be detailed driven and flexible. Must have computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of insurance process is preferred.

Salary: $18.27 per hour

Responsibilities:

Utilizes department outpatient schedule to verify scheduled patients' eligibility daily. Inform supervisor of any problems, questions, or concerns of patient's eligibility.

Utilizes department inpatient schedule to verify currently scheduled inpatients' eligibility daily. Inform supervisor of any problems, questions, or concerns of patient's eligibility.

Checks patients in for a variety of services to include in-patient, screenings, and outpatient therapies. Verifies information in the Electronic Health Record system to ensure correctness. Updates any patient information needed in the EHR.

When checking in out-patients, verifies the ordering physician's number is entered in the correct field for patient billing.

Collect co-payments from parents/guardians when needed. Prepares receipt for parent/guarding and submits receipts to the Business Office Accounting Technician for posting to patient accounts. Contact the supervisor when issues occur.

Upon checking in for out-patients and screenings, data enters date, time, physician, visit code, etc.

Upon checking in for in-patients, verifies patient nurse base information, date, time, physician, visit code, diagnosis, etc. Notifies supervisor when information is not accurate.

Maintains the excel spreadsheet for physicians' numbers and phone extensions when notified with changes. Ensures information remains confidential and for department use only.

Under guidance of Administrative Assistant II, receives a patient list to obtain authorizations prior to scheduled appointments. Notifies Administrative Assistant II for assistance when questions or issues arise. Upon completion of assigned patients, returns completed information to Administrative Assistant II for final processing.

Under guidance of Administrative Assistant II, receives a patient list to contact patient's primary care physician to receive orders and clinical notes as assigned and necessary. Notifies Administrative Assistant II for assistance when questions or issues arise. Upon completion of assigned patients, returns completed information to Administrative Assistant II for final processing.

Under guidance of Administrative Assistant II, receives a patient list to contact patient's insurance company to verify eligibility and benefits for services. Notifies Administrative Assistant II for assistance when questions or issues arise. Upon completion of assigned patients, returns completed information to Administrative Assistant II for final processing.

Upon receipt from the Business Manager, scans and renames EOBs for secondary filing as needed. Notifies Business Manager upon completion for final processing.

Participate in the maintenance of hospital doctors, therapist and other support personnel's credentialing records to include filing licensures, contracts, and credentialing records.

Maintains working knowledge of insurance plans, hospital procedures, rules, and regulations for the Business Office.

Performs as the primary back-up for the Administrative Technician during periods of unavailability. Will assist in the coverage of Administrative Assistant II during periods of unavailability.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Excellent customer service skills

Must have a valid driver's license

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Computer skills

Will serve a 1-year probationary period

References required

About J.D. McCarty Center:

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acres campus includes a on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance

Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life

Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs

Flexible Spending plans available

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year

11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment

Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns

Tobacco and vape free facility.

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.

Similar Jobs

Environmental Services / Custodial Operations Manager 2

Sodexo • Norman, OK • 1d ago

Management & Administrative

Role Overview Sodexo is #NowHiring our Environmental Services - Custodial Manager for a schools setting. Sodexo provides college campuses with facilities, environmental, and food and nutrition management solutions. Joini...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Walgreens • Norman, OK • 3d ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description: Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Custome...

3d ago

Go to Apply

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER IN TRAINING

Dollar Tree • Moore, OK • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Store Dollar Tree Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules and...

1d ago

Go to Apply

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree • Norman, OK • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

1d ago

Go to Apply

Warehouse Order Selector

Sysco • Norman, OK • 1d ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

IMMEDIATELY HIRING Warehouse Order Selectors This is a part-time position. Hiring immediately Industry-leading total rewards package On-the-job training with career growth opportunities No college degree or previous ware...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Warehouse Order Selector

Sysco • Norman, OK • 1d ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

1d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse

Actalent • Norman, OK • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

Quick Hiring for "Registered Nurse" in Oklahoma City, OK! ?Must be located closer to Oklahoma City, OK Job Description: Provide patient education and care in line with hospital standards. Schedule appointments efficientl...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Store Crew

7-Eleven • Norman, OK • 5d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Store Crew Apply Now ( https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/7Eleven60/Job?job\id=PAF-7E-8C557FBF-DC28-4CF5-BEC6-205A9FAE7EEC\3376\1735340757\0 ) Save Job Job ID ESC41426 Store-ID 41426 Address 2361 E ALAMEDA ST, NORMAN, Oklahoma...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Payable Coordinator I

GAF • Norman, OK • 6d ago

Finance & Accounting

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under thi...

6d ago

Go to Apply

New Graduate Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care North America • Moore, OK • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant, under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse, to ensure provision of quality patient care on a...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.