Overview:
Business Office Coordinator
Hourly:$20-$21
Why Join Lakeland Behavioral Health System?
As part of our mission‑driven team, you’ll help support children, adolescents, and families during critical moments. We offer a collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to patient well‑being and organizational success.
The Business Office Coordinator is responsible for auditing admission documentation, verifying insurance benefits, counseling patients on financial obligations, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a fast‑paced healthcare environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service to patients and internal teams.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
Extensive knowledge of Commercial Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for auditing the admission packets and for the verification of benefits along with all patient demographic information in the patient accounting system.
- Financial counseling of patients and/or guarantors and collecting any out of pocket (deductibles, copays, exhausted days, etc). Provide information to the patient and/or guarantors regarding their benefits and financial obligations.
- Complete financial disclosure paperwork for patients that request assistance including verifying income and expenses.
- Complete adjustment forms for any charity or administrative adjustments for approval.
- Complete promissory notes for patients that request payment arrangements.
- Update daily the upfront collection log, charity log, and admin adjustment log. Review with BOD on a weekly basis.
- Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three or more years' experience in related field required.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Commercial Insurance and Medicare/Medicaid required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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