Business Associate A-Admitting and Throughput - Mount Sinai Hospital-Part-Time-2
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
Business Associate A — Admitting and Throughput
Part‑time: 22.5 h/week; varied shift; must be able to work any shift within 24 h practice.
Responsibilities
Pre‑admit patients to the Medical Center, including taking reservations, obtaining demographic, insurance and other pertinent data, discussing state mandatory regulations, and getting patients ready for admission.
Admit patients to the Medical Center, verifying demographic and insurance information, signing of forms, collecting deposits, and obtaining authorizations as necessary.
Function as liaison to insurance companies and the Medicaid Eligibility Office, screening requests for medical necessity, obtaining prior authorizations when required, pre‑certifying admissions, and assisting in document collection.
Maintain census and charge data, updating all prevailing systems and compiling information for charge capture.
Schedule appropriate tests and medical procedures and follow‑up appointments.
Assist in chart completion by maintaining and discharging charts in proper order, compiling deficiency data and working with physicians to complete charts.
Greet visitors and answer telephones promptly and courteously; accompany visitors to appropriate areas as needed.
Assist patients with guest services such as television and telephone service, securing valuables, etc.; provide information and make referrals as appropriate.
Receive and maintain business office inventory for the care center.
Answer call system and refer to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned: reporting/following up on lost/found patient property, reviewing death certificates for completion and accuracy, generation of reports, etc.
Qualifications
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 (e.g., 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.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199‑MSH
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation
Salary range: $30.56 – $32.73 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Part‑time: 22.5 h/week; varied shift; must be able to work any shift within 24 h practice.
Responsibilities
Pre‑admit patients to the Medical Center, including taking reservations, obtaining demographic, insurance and other pertinent data, discussing state mandatory regulations, and getting patients ready for admission.
Admit patients to the Medical Center, verifying demographic and insurance information, signing of forms, collecting deposits, and obtaining authorizations as necessary.
Function as liaison to insurance companies and the Medicaid Eligibility Office, screening requests for medical necessity, obtaining prior authorizations when required, pre‑certifying admissions, and assisting in document collection.
Maintain census and charge data, updating all prevailing systems and compiling information for charge capture.
Schedule appropriate tests and medical procedures and follow‑up appointments.
Assist in chart completion by maintaining and discharging charts in proper order, compiling deficiency data and working with physicians to complete charts.
Greet visitors and answer telephones promptly and courteously; accompany visitors to appropriate areas as needed.
Assist patients with guest services such as television and telephone service, securing valuables, etc.; provide information and make referrals as appropriate.
Receive and maintain business office inventory for the care center.
Answer call system and refer to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned: reporting/following up on lost/found patient property, reviewing death certificates for completion and accuracy, generation of reports, etc.
Qualifications
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 (e.g., 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.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199‑MSH
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation
Salary range: $30.56 – $32.73 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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