Patient Access & Insurance Verification Specialist

Northwell Career Site; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to perform complete verification of health insurance coverage. You will obtain financial demographic information from the discharge planner and coordinate with outside referrals to ensure accurate patient billing.

Responsibilities include verifying all insurance data, notifying nurses of changes, documenting findings, and acting as a liaison between verification and reimbursement teams, while upholding service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Insurance verification experience, preferred.
• Hospital experience, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify all financial demographic information from discharge planner and outside referrals.
• Verify primary payor data and other insurance details.
• Notify nurses of insurance changes as needed.
• Provide insurance coverage information and patient financial responsibility to discharge planner.
• Complete insurance verification forms.
• Enter verified insurance information into computer.
• Serve as liaison between verifications and reimbursement.
• Perform related duties as essential functions under ADA.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to perform complete verification of health insurance coverage. You will obtain financial demographic information from the discharge planner and coordinate with outside referrals to ensure accurate patient billing.

Responsibilities include verifying all insurance data, notifying nurses of changes, documenting findings, and acting as a liaison between verification and reimbursement teams, while upholding service excellence.