Insurance Verification & Patient Access Specialist

Northwell Health; Village of Sleepy Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to perform comprehensive verification of health insurance coverage for inpatients and referrals. You will gather demographic data, verify primary and secondary payor information, and communicate updates to the discharge planning team.

The role requires 1-3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; standard hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at our New York

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Prior patient access services experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains all financial demographic information from the discharge planner for the organization, as well as outside referrals.
• Verifies all required insurance information, including primary payor data.
• Notifies Nurses of any change in insurance information, as needed.
• Provides information on all insurance coverage and any patient financial responsibility to discharge planner.
• Completes all required elements of the insurance verification form.
• Enters verified insurance information into computer.
• Acts as a liaison between verifications and reimbursement.
• 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.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to perform comprehensive verification of health insurance coverage for inpatients and referrals. You will gather demographic data, verify primary and secondary payor information, and communicate updates to the discharge planning team.

The role requires 1-3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; standard hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at our New York