Patient Access Services Representative

MedStar Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manhasset seeks an Insurance Verification Specialist to ensure the accuracy of health insurance coverage. This role involves obtaining financial demographic information and verifying necessary insurance details while promoting service excellence. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance information and notifies relevant staff of changes.
• Enters verified insurance data into the computer system.
• Acts as a liaison between verifications and reimbursement.

Skills

Verification of insurance

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs a complete verification check on all health insurance coverage. Obtains all financial demographic information from the discharge planner for the organization, as well as outside referrals. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.

Job Responsibility

• 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.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).