Description

Location: Monticello, Illinois

Shift: Day shift

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Job Summary: The Referral and Pre-Authorization Clerk is responsible for compiling itemized hospital bills, verifying patient insurance coverage and computing patient insurance benefits. Works closely with the Admitting Office, Medical Records, and physicians' office staff. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Benefits:

• 40 hours of PTO effective date of hire
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
• Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
• Quality/Goal incentive annually
• Free Wellness Program

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO's, PPO's, private insurance companies.
• Basic computer knowledge, data entry skills.

Since 1941, Kirby Medical Center has been the premier provider of healthcare in Piatt County and surrounding areas. We are committed and proud to provide quality and compassionate healthcare services to people in need. Our values-based culture, employee engagement, and award winning healthcare have driven the success of our organization. Kirby Medical Center is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located on a beautiful campus in Monticello, IL with satellite clinics in Atwood, & Cerro Gordo, IL. Kirby Medical Center offers an outstanding benefits package and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Ideal candidates enjoy a workplace where compassion, positive attitudes, respect, excellence, and stewardship are on display every day.