Patient Travel Coordinator I, II

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. Associates 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.