Hybrid-Remote Patient Access Specialist

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical coverage

FSA

HSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Nuvance Health in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time Patient Access/Financial Clearance specialist to facilitate scheduling, registration and insurance verification. The hybrid-remote role includes an initial on-site period for 90 days and supports physician offices and patients to ensure accurate demographics and timely reimbursement.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, obtaining authorizations, estimating patient liabilities with tools, and guiding patients through

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; NAHAM certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic MS Word and MS Excel; strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Associate’s degree preferred with 6 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for hospital or medical group services via phone, online requests, or outbound to patients.
• Work in referral management to schedule in-system and external referrals for NHMP practices.
• Provide excellent customer service to physician offices and patients; reduce call times.
• Verify insurance eligibility and calculate patient liabilities using estimator tools.
• Initiate authorizations, pre-certifications, notices of admission, and referrals; follow up with payers.
• Conduct pre-registration with demographic/insurance verification and liability collection.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

HS Diploma

NAHAM certification within 1 year

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Nuvance Health in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time Patient Access/Financial Clearance specialist to facilitate scheduling, registration and insurance verification. The hybrid-remote role includes an initial on-site period for 90 days and supports physician offices and patients to ensure accurate demographics and timely reimbursement.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, obtaining authorizations, estimating patient liabilities with tools, and guiding patients through