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Care Coordination Assistant

BayCare Health System

Largo, FLHybridFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Largo, FLHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

BayCare Health System is hiring a Care Coordination Assistant. The Care Coordination Assistant at BayCare HomeCare enters and updates patient referrals, verifies insurance and benefits, selects payer codes, and captures financial details in the EMR. Working under a Care Transition Coordinator or RN Case Manager, they communicate authorizations, maintain relationships with patients and payors, and support the HomeCare team in delivering quality care.

Key focus areas include Enter new referrals and update patient information in corporate IS systems, Verify insurance and benefits for Medicare, Managed Care, and Private Fee for Service plans, and Select correct payer codes to provide accurate intake information.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate, 1+ Years Customer Service, and 1+ Years Insurance Verification. Important skills include Entering New Referrals, Updating Patient Information, Verifying Insurance And Benefits, Securing Authorization, Selecting Payer Codes, and Understanding Medical Criteria.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Entering New ReferralsUpdating Patient InformationVerifying Insurance and BenefitsSecuring AuthorizationSelecting Payer CodesUnderstanding Medical CriteriaEntering Financial InformationCommunicating AuthorizationsEMR SystemCorporate IS SystemsCustomer Service

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent GEDTechnical Diploma – Medical Specialization1 Year Customer Service Experience1 Year Insurance Verification Experience1 Year Medical Related Field Experience

Full job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

The Care Coordination Assistant Responsibilities Include:

  • Entering new referrals and updates all existing patient information in corporate IS systems including demographics, insurance, and benefit information.

  • Verifying insurance and benefits for all Medicare, Managed Care and Private Fee for Service Plans. Securing authorization for services provided by BayCare HomeCare from the payers.

  • Selecting the correct payer codes to provide accurate intake information.

  • Understanding medical criteria for securing all required information from the referral source.

  • Entering the appropriate financial information including benefits, deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket, another related costs into the EMR system.

  • Timely requesting and communicating of authorizations to payer and documentation in EMR.

  • The Care Coordination Assistant will work under the direction of the Care Transition Coordinator or RN Case Manager to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with patients, payors and other customers.

Position details:

  • Location: Hybrid - Largo, FL

  • Status: PRN - As Needed

  • Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

  • Weekend requirement: Occasional

  • On Call - No

Education:

  • Required High School Graduate or Equivalent GED

  • Preferred Technical Diploma – Medical Specialization

Experience:

  • Required 1 year Customer Service

  • Required 1 year Insurance Verification

  • Required 1-year Medical Related field

Ready to Make a Difference? Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Apply today and join our team of dedicated professionals making a positive impact on the Tampa Bay Community!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Care Coordination Assistant

Location US:Florida:Largo:HomeCare Largo | Business and Administrative | PRN

Req ID 150794

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