Eligibility Specialist

Healthcare Support Staffing; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 18,597 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting firm is looking for a qualified candidate to verify patient eligibility and benefits. This role involves ensuring accurate scheduling, obtaining necessary authorizations, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and at least one year of relevant experience in a physician practice. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $13.50 to $15.50 per hour, along with excellent medical benefits including dental, vision, 401k, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in eligibility and benefits from physician practice.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility and benefits for all patients with appointments.
• Obtain referrals/authorization/LOA from necessary parties.
• Cancel or reschedule patients based on insurance information.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Motivation

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

• Verify eligibility and benefits for all patients with appointments including the deductible and co-pay information prior to the appointment time. Make comments in each account in the Practice Management system.
• Obtain referrals/authorization/LOA from PCP, referring physician’s offices or insurance company if needed.
• Cancel or reschedule patients based on insurance information, as needed.
• Print next day appointment schedule for all doctors in both offices and review for any add on patients.
• Verify demographic information on new patients and any patients with changes.
• Complete all emails daily for add on patients to the appointment schedule.
• Help answer phones.
• Cover for front desk personnel, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year minimum experience in eligibility and benefits from physician practice (vs. hospital)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Empathetic with patients’ needs and concerns.

Additional Information

Hours for this Position:

• M-F 7:30am -4:30pm
  

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary$13.50-$15.50 per hr. pending experience
  
• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO