RESPONSIBILITIES **JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Responsible for pre-registration, insurance verification, authorization, utilization of insurance benefits, and coordination of communication to clinical personnel and payment collection for inpatient and outpatient services. • Provides administrative support to ensure efficient day to day operations. **TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** • Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination • Continuous: sitting, frequent gripping of an object. • Frequent: walking, standing. • Occasional: lifts and carries items weighting maximum up to 30 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level. • Operates (equipment): computer, calculator, multi-line telephone, fax, printer, and other office/business type equipment. **TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:** • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. • Subjected to many interruptions. • Occasionally subjected to irregular work hours. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** **A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:** • High school diploma or equivalent education. • Ability to perform 7,200 adjusted keystrokes per hour. **B. EXPERIENCE:** • One (1) year medical office, admissions, insurance billing, or customer service experience. • Experience to demonstrate the following: o Good verbal and written communication skills in English. o Good interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette. o Knowledge and skills in use of general office equipment. o Ability to work under changing situations and interruptions. o Ability to maintain highly sensitive, confidential material. • Knowledge of medical terminology, third party payer regulations and financial requirements preferred. • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local collection regulations preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet