Associate Patient Access Services Representative

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to assist with registration and insurance verification for medical services. In this role, you will support both inpatient and outpatient access by performing essential tasks such as data entry, obtaining necessary signatures, and verifying insurance coverage. This position is ideal for someone looking to start their career in healthcare administration, offering valuable experience in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you grow in the field of medical services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in registration duties and enters data into the system.
• Aids in verification of patient insurance coverage and collects payments.

Skills

Insurance Verification

Data Entry

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Assists in performing a variety of registration, insurance verification, scheduling and billing duties in support of inpatient and outpatient access to medical services.

Job Responsibility

• Assists in performing pre-registration and registration duties; obtains necessary demographic and insurance information and enters data into the computer system; obtains appropriate signatures on medical, legal, and financial forms.
• Aids in verification of patient insurance coverage and other related data with third-party carriers for scheduled appointments/procedures; aids in obtaining patient’s insurance authorization required for services; documents authorization approvals and denials in computer systems; collects money due from patients at the time of service; may perform billing, receivable, and related functions. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.
• Imaging authorization experience highly preferred.
• Experience working remotely highly preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).