INSURANCE TEAM LEAD / 40 HOURS / DAY / BWH ADMITTING Job - (Boston, MA)

Under the direction of the Supervisor, is responsible for all the responsibilities of the Admissions Counselor position which is: ensuring the timely, accurate processing of patient accounts, focusing on the "up front" activities. The Admission Counselor verifies and/or collects required data, assuring its accuracy and integrity. Reviews scheduled visits to determine financial requirements. Obtains appropriate preadmission approvals and precertifications, confirming that 3rd party requirements are met, prior to visit. Identifies cases which might place the institution at financial risk and recommends delay or deferral of non-emergent cases until financial issues can be resolved. Maintains account from time it hits Ontrac Work List, until the bill is generated and is responsible for ensuring data quality, in order to expedite billing and reimbursement process and minimize financial risk to the institution.