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SalaryThe Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire support for the PEERS Clinic. PEERS is an evidence-based social skills intervention for children, teens, and young adults with ASD, ADHD, depression or other social and behavioral challenges. Primary duties include: * Answering and directing central phone lines * Front desk duties (greeting, check-in, preparation of patient charts, etc.) * Patient scheduling, interviewing, and encounter registration * Verifying insurance benefits and record benefits for finance review * Monitoring collection, quality control, and processing of charge documents * Updating referrals and new authorization dates and extended treatments * Other administrative duties as assigned Salary: $24.57/hr - $34.87/hr
Bachelors degree (preferred) Working knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMO's, PPO's, third party payors, etc., authorizations and eligibility requirements and regulations. Prior experience working in a medical setting Knowledge of basic psychiatric terminology to converse with physicians, clinicians, patients and public. Ability to perform the functions of patient encounters, registration and appointment scheduling using a computerized system. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, windows, Outlook e-mail and basic knowledge of PC applications. Prior experience with Care Connect (preferred) Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information. Strong organizational and coordinating skills Skill in performing basic arithmetic operations such as adding and subtracting to determine financial eligibility or required deposits. Working knowledge of various departments, patient related policies and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of the University system (preferred)
