Benefits Coordinator I: Healthcare Access Specialist

Koniag Government Services; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniog Advisory Business Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Benefits Coordinator I to support KABS and a government customer in Wolf Point, MT. This on-site role focuses on assisting patients with identifying and securing alternate healthcare resources, verifying eligibility, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, verifying coverage, assisting with enrollment, and following up on claims to ensure timely processing, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in benefits coordination, patient registration, medical billing, or related healthcare admin role.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal healthcare programs.
• Experience conducting interviews and documenting findings accurately.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy standards.
• Proficiency with computers and EHR/patient management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to assess eligibility for alternate health resources.
• Review and determine eligibility for private health insurance and coverage.
• Respond to inbound calls and verify patient coverage/eligibility.
• Collaborate with Registration staff to collect and verify patient information.
• Assist with applications and gathering documentation for alternate resources.
• Monitor and follow up on pending claims for timely processing.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Eligibility determination

HIPAA compliance

EHR / patient management

Customer service

Data accuracy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certificate (Nice to Have)

Tools

EHR systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

Koniog Advisory Business Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Benefits Coordinator I to support KABS and a government customer in Wolf Point, MT. This on-site role focuses on assisting patients with identifying and securing alternate healthcare resources, verifying eligibility, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, verifying coverage, assisting with enrollment, and following up on claims to ensure timely processing, while