Patient Access Coordinator Job at Columbia University Medical Center

Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY 10032

531549

Medical Center

Neurology

Full Time

Opening on: Dec 3 2022

Grade 103

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Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range: $58,500 - $67,100 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary: $58,500 - $67,100 annually

Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range:
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator-Neuropsychology who will work on Pre-Certification/Authorization for procedures and admissions within its units. The position is responsible for obtaining Pre-Certification for procedures to ensure reimbursement is maximized through required interaction with third-party payors. This position reports to the Revenue Cycle Manager, with a dotted line to the medical director of the neuropsychology service.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain the patient schedules of various Neuropsychology providers

Monitor and schedule patients from the Neuropsychology Work queue, maintaining the queue

Contacts appropriate insurance companies for benefit verification and pre-certification, primarily for Neuropsychological Testing

Initiate & facilitate Pre-Determinations as required by specific payers. Supply all documentation required during the pre-certification & pre-determination process to all payors.

Ensure all necessary authorizations and referrals have been received and entered into EPIC.

Counsels patients and families on financial procedures, specifically regarding self-pay policies & out of pocket expenses.

Act as liaison between internal & external customers, including patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative & clinical office staff.

Communicates any changes in requirements and precertification issues with the appropriate section.

Coordinate admissions into the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and maintain all stakeholders Informed on admission status.

Assist with obtaining pre-certification for ancillary tests.

Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous pre-certification experience is required.

Knowledge of EPIC, insurance plans, and basic medical terminology.

Ability to participate as a team member.

Self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have demonstrated excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.


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