Pre Admissions Rep - Outpatient Therapy

This position is full time, based in Out-Patient therapy at Northwest Medical Center.

Summary:

Responsible for the pre-admission and prior authorization of all scheduled patient procedures done by Centralized and Surgery Scheduling departments.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Required: Two years registration experience with strong medical terminology in hospital setting, insurance and Meditech knowledge.

Skills:

Ability to read and write English fluently, personal computer skills, ability to maintain good customer relations, excellent problem solving and communication skills, assist in development of office procedures, able to prioritize, answer multiline telephones, compile statistics.

Licenses/Certifications:

None required.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.