What you will do in this role:You will obtain insurance pre-certification, verification, and interview patients prior to surgeryYou will verify patient eligibility, authorizations, benefits, and claim information with insurance companies and 3rd party payers You are responsible for identifying patient accounts based on PPO, HMO, or other Managed Care OrganizationsYou will contact patients and provide updates on benefit verification information and financial responsibilityYou will update the patient communication module, AdvantX, with appropriate authorization and benefit information You are responsible for creating financial arrangements, alongside management, when a patient is unable to complete payment Qualifications you will need: High School Diploma or GEDOne year of college or courses in secretarial skills preferredOne or more years of working experience in a healthcare environment performing clerical duties, business office functions, or billing duties in a hospital or physician practice setting required Benefits Augusta Surgical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.