Patient Access Authorization Representative

Authorization Representative

Citizens Health is recruiting an authorization representative to work in our Patient Access Office. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve. Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization comprised of Citizens Medical Center, Family Center for Health Care, Prairie Senior, Citizens Clubhouse, Citizens Medical Equipment, and Palace Drug. We strive to be progressive, dependable, and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location : 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Position Information : Obtaining insurance benefits and authorizations. Responsible to the Patient Access Manager. Days : Monday through Friday Hours : 8am through 5 pm Pay Range : dependent upon experience.

What you'll do :

• Coordinate communications between patients and medical staff
• Call insurance companies to verify benefits and obtain authorizations
• Scanning orders and other documents into the correct systems
• Assist registration representatives with patient registration and accounts
• Contact patients on the status of their order
• Compiling insurance and benefit information for patients that explain financial responsibilities
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table :

To be successful within our organization you will need to :

Typical Working Conditions :

Works in well-lighted and well-ventilated office. Requires intense and constant concentration, tolerance of low level noise and numerous interruptions. Must have good communication skills for interaction with all other hospital departments, patients and their families. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Available Benefits :

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842, or visit their office located at 100 E. College Drive in the Annex building. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.