Patient Travel Coordinator I, II at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation – Dillingham, Alaska

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus extended for this position.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Coordinates all travel for BBAHC patients scheduled to receive medical care at the nearest appropriate BBAHC facility and/or higher level of care referred by a BBAHC provider. Provides and reviews required documentation assisting patients and their provider through completion of travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Three (3) years prior experience working in a healthcare environment. Prior experience working with a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) such as Alaska Medicaid, or in the travel industry preferred. Yup’ik speaking preferred.
2. Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule; knowledge of State, Federal and Tribal Health Care Programs including but not limited to public/private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.

Additional Qualifications, Level II:

1. Associate's degree in business, finance, or other health related field preferred. Two (2) years of experience as a Level I Coordinator or demonstrated proficiency. Prior related work experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis for college education.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a normal office setting. Must be able to see, hear, speak, walk, sit, bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 20 pounds or less with or without accommodation.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary to meet patient needs.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

SUPERVISED BY: Patient Travel Manager 1, 11