Patient Access Services Representative

Northwell Health; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopedic practice is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to perform comprehensive checks on health insurance coverage. The role involves obtaining and verifying insurance data while ensuring service excellence. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains all financial demographic information from discharge planner.
• Verifies all required insurance information, including primary payor data.
• Acts as a liaison between verifications and reimbursement.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group – Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and community members live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with over 20 offices located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for 30 years.

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 detail:

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday - 11:30am-8pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 10am-6:30pm

*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).