Business Associate A-Emergency Department-MSH-Full Time-Evening

Strength Through Diversity Ground-breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal. Job Title: Business Associate A Req
2818914 Job Summary: Responsible for the business aspects of a patient's stay, as well as patient-focused care within the Medical Center. Duties include: maintaining census data, scheduling tests and medical procedures, receiving and maintaining inventory, and other duties. Roles & Responsibilities: Pre-admits patients to the Medical Center, including taking reservations, obtaining demographic, insurance, and other pertinent data, discussing state mandatory regulations, and in general what is to be expected upon admission. Admits patients to the Medical Center, including verifying demographic and insurance information, signing forms, collecting deposits, and obtaining authorizations as necessary. Functions as liaison to insurance companies and the Medicaid Eligibility Office, including screening requests for medical necessity, obtaining prior authorizations when required, pre-certifying admissions, and assisting in document collection. Maintains census and charge data, updating all prevailing systems and compiling information for charge capture. Schedules appropriate tests and medical procedures and follow-up appointments. Assists in the chart completion process by maintaining and discharging charts in proper order, compiling deficiency data, and working with physicians to complete charts. Greets visitors and answers telephones promptly and courteously. Accompanies visitors to appropriate areas as necessary. Assists patients with guest services such as television and telephone service, securing valuables, etc. Provides information and makes referrals as appropriate. Receives and maintains business office inventory for the care center. Answers call system and refer to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned, including reporting/following up on lost/found patient property, review of death certificates for completion and accuracy, generation of reports, etc. Requirements: High school diploma or GED; Associate preferred At least 1 year of previous related work experience Proven data entry and computer skills required Medical database experience (i.e. Cerner, IDX, Eagle) Clerical skills (answering phones, relaying messages, reception, correspondence etc.…) Proven customer service experience in a healthcare environment Previous experience with insurance pre-certifications and discharging patients. Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook, and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together and participate actively as a leader within the Mount Sinai Health System by: Serving as the primary resource management representative of the Mount Sinai leadership teams, committees, etc., and acting as the primary executive leader interface between Mount Sinai and key executives from the health systems’ vendors and partners. Engaging with relevant thought leaders and policy-makers at the federal and state levels, and representing the Health System as assigned. Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential. Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history! Who We Are With over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunities to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status. EOE includes Veterans and the Disabled Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.13 - $27.48 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.