Coordinator - Occupational Medicine - Full Time
UHS
Summary
Responsible for coordinating patient care for Workers Comp. and Occupational Medicine patients, registration, and referrals. Complete work statuses, PR2's and send to employers/adjusters. Complete and submit Request for Authorization to adjusters and Utilization review. Follow up on pending requests for authorization. Work with the Business Office on various Work Comp patient billing questions.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Cooperate in the cross training of this position to ensure adequate coverage at all times. Cooperate in being cross-trained to another position to ensure coverage at all times.
- Initiates Occupational Medicine process set forth by workers comp guidelines and follow Employer Profile as set forth by department protocol.
- Schedule new and established patients according to the approved Clinic and Workers' Comp guidelines and the appointment scheduling policies and procedures.
- Verify workers comp patient information with employer/insurance carrier following patient registration criteria.
- Certified- Performs and completes walk- in Pre-employment Urine Drug Screen, Alcohol Swabs testing, DOT and completes Chain of Custody Form.
- Check-out patient documents as set forth by Workers Comp guidelines and Employer Profile.
- Take messages route for office staff and providers as requested and when appropriate and according to protocol.
- Respond to emails/fax requests from employers, attorneys, and insurance carrier as per department protocol.
- File documents according to guidelines.
- Obtain authorization from insurance carrier for patient referrals set forth by workers' comp guidelines.
- Respond and send correspondence via email and fax to employers, insurance carriers and attorneys as set forth by workers' comp guidelines.
- Assume data entry duties as required.
- Coordinates transportation for new injury as per employer profile.
- Travels to other Occ Med clinics to help cover when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.