Ambulatory Insurance & Billing Specialist

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a patient financial services clerk to support ambulatory care operations. You will collect and update patient information, verify insurance coverage and authorizations, and obtain required documentation.

You will also guide patients on insurance requirements and assist with front desk tasks to ensure smooth check-in. The ideal candidate has an associate degree and at least two years of healthcare-related experience, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 2 years patient financial/insurance experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills and keyboarding required.
• Ability to maintain good public relations with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect and update patient information.
• Verify insurance coverage and authorizations.
• Obtain necessary documentation.
• Advise patients on insurance requirements.
• Assist with front desk tasks.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Computer literacy

Education

Associates degree

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a patient financial services clerk to support ambulatory care operations. You will collect and update patient information, verify insurance coverage and authorizations, and obtain required documentation.

You will also guide patients on insurance requirements and assist with front desk tasks to ensure smooth check-in. The ideal candidate has an associate degree and at least two years of healthcare-related experience, strong communication skills, and