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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Merced, CA
Merced, California

About this job

Position Description:

We have a great opportunity to join our team
at Mercy Medical Center in Merced.  We are now apart of Optum360 and
excited about our continued growth!


As
Admitting Professionals, we are often the first contact for our patients and
their families. As such, we value representing an important first impression.
Our professionalism, expertise, and dedication help ensure that our patients
receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete
and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner. This
enables us to provide high quality, compassionate health care services to all
who need them, regardless of their ability to pay.



 



We
are seeking an energetic candidate for our Admitting Department. The perfect
candidate will facilitate the patient admission flow, including patient
identification, accurate demographics, insurance authorization, notification
and verification of insurance benefits in order to obtain accurate and prompt
reimbursement. Additional duties include providing information and answering
questions about payment assistance collecting co-payments, patient liabilities
and entering all necessary information into the hospital computer system.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma/GED
  • 1+ year of customer service experience
  • General knowledge of Medical terminology required
  • Cash handling experience required (Being able to ask and collect payment; you will be trained to use our system)
  • Current proficiency utilizing a computer PC on a daily basis
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prefer patient registration experience in an acute care facility 
  • Prefer experience with medical insurance - verification, explaining coverage details
Health care isn't just changing. It's growing more complex every day. ICD10 replaces ICD9. Affordable Care adds new challenges and financial constraints. Where does it all lead? Hospitals and health care organizations continue to adapt, and we are a vital part of their evolution. And that's what fueled these exciting new opportunities.

Optum360 is a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum to combine our unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group, we'll leverage all our resources to bring financial clarity and a full suite of revenue management services to health care providers nationwide.

If you're looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.