INSURANCE SPECIALIST

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is hiring an Insurance Specialist to verify patient insurance coverage, gather benefit information and obtain pre-certification.

The role includes guiding patients through coverage options, scheduling, and related administrative tasks, with referrals to financial assistance when coverage is incomplete. Knowledge of medical insurance rules and state/federal programs is preferred, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years insurance verification or registration experience in a hospital or physician office.
• Knowledge of medical insurance and billing requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal medical assistance and health services programs preferred.
• Ability to organize, take independent action and reflect Cooper values to customers and co-workers.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and families to verify insurance coverage and obtain benefit information and pre-certification.
• Make referrals to financial assistance services for patients with less than 100% coverage.
• Assist patients with medical coverage; perform scheduling and administrative duties when needed.

Skills

Insurance verification

Registration experience

Bilingual

Front desk experience

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Flowcast

HQ

eCAOS

MISYS

Spheris

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

An Insurance Specialist will be conducting interviews with patients and families to ensure insurance coverage, which includes obtaining benefit information and pre-certification.

Make referrals to financial assistance services for patients with less than 100% coverage.

Assist patients with medical coverage and this position will also perform scheduling duties and administrative duties when needed

Experience Required

2 years insurance verification or registration experience in a hospital or physician office.

Knowledge of medical insurance and billing requirements.

Proficient in Flowcast, HQ, eCAOS, MISYS, Spheris.

Knowledge of state and federal medical assistance and health services programs preferred.

Ability to organize, take independent action and project Cooper values to customers and co-workers.

Experienced in cardiology scheduling, front desk, and basic knowledge of hospital/physician coding.

Bilingual preferred.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.