Medical Policy Specialist researches and designs criteria to determine policy guidelines used in review of patient cases to ensure only medically appropriate services are reimbursed. Recommends a policy and process that ensure alignment with company guidelines and nationally accepted medical/coding standards. Being a Medical Policy Specialist establishes the proper codes to use for claims processing. Responds to questions from medical staff and communicates details about policy and guidelines. Additionally, Medical Policy Specialist requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires Registered Nurse RN. The Medical Policy Specialist gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Medical Policy Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Pioneer Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, essentially the county hospital for Sweet Grass County, Montana: Population 3700. We are in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park. We serve our neighbors (ranchers, skilled trades people and active retirees) and the many tourists who come here on their way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, or to fish the Yellowstone, hike, bike, hunt or just get away from overcrowded places. Big Timber is a vibrant and welcoming small town, an hour from Bozeman and Billings. Our schools are highly rated, with high community support.
Pioneer Medical Center has an immediate opening for a full-time Patient Access Specialist to join our hospital & clinics' patient care team.
PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under the general supervision of the PAS Supervisor, performs assigned receptionist and administrative duties in accordance with established procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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DESCRIPTION
1. Supports and models behaviors consistent with Pioneer Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
2. Answers multi-line telephones, directs calls and takes messages as needed.
3. Receives/greets and assists visitors whenever possible or directs to the appropriate individual or department as needed.
4. Accepts payments and writes receipts.
5. Completes online registration information gathering demographic and insurance information including passport provider information and accident information which results in the ability to provide correct information for patients, guarantor, and insurance follow-up.
6. Sorts, routes, and distributes incoming mail, transcription, and diagnostic reports appropriately and timely. Ensures outgoing mail is ready for pickup at the designated time.
7. Schedules physician appointments with PMC medical providers. (Clinic Only)
8. Orders and maintains office supply inventory.
9. Distributes physician schedules and calendars.
10. Utilizes quality improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
11. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory
organizational and departmental requirements.
12. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards as it relates to the environment, employee, and patient/resident safety.
13. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
14. Completes administrative and clinical filing.
15. Scans records into EMR, as necessary.
16. Assists nursing staff in delivering lab specimens to PMC lab and escorts patients to lab and x-ray when needed.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment. May be required to work varying shifts.
Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category II: Tasks that may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but are not a part of the routine job description. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.
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Look through our website, www.pmcmt.org, the Facebook groups "Big Timber Community" and "Big Timber Buzz” or call our Director of Human Resources at 406.932.4603 for more information about the area and this role.
Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.'
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