Site Coordinator

ABOUT EMCARE
EmCare is the nation’s leading emergency practice management company with extensive resources and superior support programs developed in partnership with hundreds of hospitals and thousands of physicians.Billing Coordinator
We seek a reliable individual with excellent communication skills to work in a cooperative manner under the supervision of EmCare to support both the hospital and RTI in fulfilling the specific duties of the position. The position provides administrative assistance to the Chairman, Department of Hospitalist Medicine, and the National Billing Coordinator and contributes to the efficiency of the contract performance.GENERAL SUMMARY:
Ensures the proper preparation and accountability of the Emergency Department charts for the Emergency Department physician billing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Promotes cost containment through appropriate use of material resources when maintaining office equipment and supplies.
Maintains records and statistical reports as required.
Serves as an effective liaison amongst the patients, RTI, the Hospitalist division and the hospital medical and nursing staff.
Identifies and separates any charts for patient Quality Assurance/Indicator Review. Supports Hospitalist Chairman and QA team in assisting with QA efforts.
Provides Administrative support to include the following:
a.Provides secretarial support to include dictation and transcription, preparation of correspondence and minutes.
b.Inputs spreadsheet data.
c.Researches clinical topics through the Internet and Medline as assigned.
d.Establishes and maintains databases of information relating to organizational topics.
e.Coordinates schedules (development and completion) for Hospitalist Chairman, Hospitalist Physicians, and Nursing Director. This may include appointment scheduling, meeting attendance/minute documentation, typing support for minutes, memos, letters, etc., telephone message taking and response, and daily interaction with the Hospitalist Chairman and RDO for specific task assignments.
Coordinates the professional and facility billing process to include the following:
a.Copies Hospitalist log on a daily basis.
b.Checks off charts in logbook to ensure that all charts are identified.
c.Researches and tracks down missing charts (may require going to other departments or to patient floors to obtain and copy originals if necessary).
Reviews charts for completeness for the following:
a.Patient demographics and insurance information – copy of insurance card (both sides.)
b.Physician notes and code sheets. Reviews the charts for the time of evaluation, review of information, completion of documentation including condition on discharge and MD signature.
c.Identifies and marks any PMD documentation on chart, i.e., surgeons or orthopedists called in to complete patient care.
d.Identifies and clearly marks any patients that are admitted to the hospital on both the log and chart. Assures physician documentation of appropriate information.
e.Checks all chart components for legibility of any portion that is a copy of the original data (xeroxes as necessary).
f.Nurse Notes – assures completeness and signatures.
g.Physician Order sheet, and results of all labs/studies.
h.Authorization form (Release of Info/Assignment of Benefits), consent to treat, signatures or documentation of Emergent status.
i.Medical Record Completion
Completes and balances the Batch Form then keeps a copy and forwards the original with the completed charts. Counts charts to ensure the batch balances. Compiles and forwards Batch Form Monday through Friday to RTI.
Follows up on any missing or incomplete information. Interacts with Department Chairman for documentation problem solving, lack of compliance, and quality assurance. Has close interaction with Hospitalist Chairman, attending Hospitalist Physicians and Nurses.
Assists hospital personnel and RTI/EmCare personnel in the resolution of billing inquiries and patient complaints related to the billing process. Assists Hospitalist Chairman in resolving medical complaints. REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
A High School diploma or GED.
Effective administrative and organizational skills
Must possess knowledge, skill, physical ability and mental capacity to perform the typical duties and responsibilities enumerated above or implicit therein.Typing and Telephone presence/etiquette essential.Must demonstrate the capacity to meet new and stressful situation and demands in a diplomatic manner.Interpersonal skills are critical and professional and confidential interactions essential because of the importance of the position as the representative of Hospitalist group to the public, the hospital administration, and the medical staff.Must have self-direction abilities, and be detail and deadline oriented.Must present and have a neat, appropriate, and professional appearance and demeanor.
Effective administrative and organizational skills
Demonstration of sound judgment and be accountability for actions is essential.
EmCare Cares about employees. We offer competitive TOTAL REWARDS compensation and comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid Time Off
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k WITH company match
Flexible Spending Account
TO APPLY:
E-mail your resume in Microsoft Word format, including salary requirements by clicking on "Apply Via Email" or fax to 214-712-2444.