Insurance Verifier & Patient Access Specialist

Prime Healthcare Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks an Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient coverage and eligibility with payers. You will assist patients in understanding coverage and financial responsibilities, and coordinate pre-service payments as required by payer rules.

Responsibilities include documenting communications in the EMR, handling insurance inquiries, and preparing reports for management.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in hospital admissions or billing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance policies.
• Experience with authorization processes for payers.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Contact health plan carriers to obtain eligibility information and verify patient accounts.
• Assist patients in understanding insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.
• Coordinate payment for scheduled services per payer specifications and enter into EMR.
• Provide patient service regarding insurance inquiries and collect payments or set up arrangements.
• Prepare reports on insurance verification activities and stay current with payer changes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks an Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient coverage and eligibility with payers. You will assist patients in understanding coverage and financial responsibilities, and coordinate pre-service payments as required by payer rules.

Responsibilities include documenting communications in the EMR, handling insurance inquiries, and preparing reports for management.