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Shift Detail: Authorizations Department-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30am to 3:45pm. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.
We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut.
Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.
Assists patients with financial requirements, providing financial counseling by offering opportunities for payment. Provides assistance with Financial Assistance applications. Secures that all information gathered is accurate by asking and answering questions necessary for internal operations.
Introduces the patient to the environment in a positive manner explaining patient rights and hospital policies. Process all necessary forms in detail, securing all necessary signatures. Secures payment of current or past due balances if able.
Effectively interacts with patient and families, communicates with all other health team members. Performs other various duties pertaining to specific unit. Qualifications EXPERIENCE Knowledge of admission / registration process, scheduling, computer and keyboard skills, medical terminology and knowledge of third party payers, billing requirements and reimbursement required.
Hospital based working knowledge of medical terminology, third party and collection experience. Up to one year on the job to become fully proficient in all phases of assigned duties. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION : State certification (medicaid) may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent education / experience required. Understanding of Collection laws, State and Federal Assistance programs and collection techniques. Course work in medical terminology and computer / formal typing preferred.
Keyboard skills – typing 50 WPM, accuracy implied. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters.
And this is your moment .
About the role
Assists patients with financial requirements, providing financial counseling by offering opportunities for payment. Provides assistance with Financial Assistance applications. Secures that all information gathered is accurate by asking and answering questions necessary for internal operations.