UHealth Champions Concierge (H)

Current Employees : If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The University of Miami Health System Department of UHealth Champions Administration has an exciting opportunity for a full time UHealth Champions Coordinator in Miami. The incumbent liaises between referral sources, hospitals, and physicians to meet the healthcare needs of patients seeking medical care within the University of Miami Health System. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the full cycle of medical services for international or VIP patients by gathering all pertinent data from patient, referring physicians, and payers.
• Organizes transportation and lodging for patients transferring to or seeking services at UM facilities.
• Schedules appointments, registers patients, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Negotiates discount and bundled package pricing, and obtains letters of agreement and payments from self-pay patients and other payers within guidelines.
• Follows up with patients and non-contracted payers to collect funds.
• Serves as an after-hour contact for one week on a rotating basis.
• Troubleshoots any problem independently and expeditiously.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions
• Manages medical services for UHealth Champion members by gathering all pertinent data and coordinating as needed.
• Manages medical services for high-net-worth individuals, such as celebrities, dignitaries, and government officials.
• Serves as UHealth Champion members liaison between clinical departments by gathering pertinent information from both parties to coordinate and provide quality patient care.
• Schedules appointments, registers UHealth Champion members, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Communicates with UHealth Champion members regarding estimate amounts due at point of service.
• Coordinates with UHealth Champion members time of arrival, appointment location, meeting point, and appointment instructions.
• Greets and escorts UHealth Champion members throughout medical facility for scheduled appointments. Works with Patient Access team at each clinic to check patient in and ensure expedited care.
• Follows up with UHealth Champion members on additional appointments needed, coordinates test scheduling and referrals.
• Answers multiple UHealth Champion member requests including incoming triage calls, responding to patient questions and then documents messages in the appropriate programs such as UCHART / EPIC or Microsoft programs.
• Documents all patient interactions in department log to ensure continuity of care.
• Reviews UHealth Champions Inbox for inquiries and provides assistance by working with various departments to manage accordingly.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues and other departments including leadership to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the practice while displaying a positive attitude.
• Responsible for regular communication of the department's role to appropriate internal and external parties.
• Serves as an after-hour contact for one week on a rotating basis.
• Troubleshoots time sensitive issues and must work well under pressure independently and / or in a collaborative environment expeditiously.
• Blocks provider schedules as needed to ensure efficient clinical workflow.
• Communicates confidential information ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA) and University policies as appropriate.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Anticipates potential problems and assists leadership in the development of contingency plans.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Must be willing to travel / float between sites. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education : Bachelor's Degree in related field required Experience : Minimum 1 year of relative experience required Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.#LI-FA1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information. Job Status : Full time Employee Type : Staff Pay Grade : H8The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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