Patient Access Services Representative

Northwell Health; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented insurance verification specialist to ensure seamless processing of patient insurance coverage. In this vital role, you will gather financial demographic information, verify insurance details, and act as a crucial link between healthcare teams and reimbursement processes. Your commitment to service excellence will contribute to the overall patient experience, making a significant impact on the organization. If you have a passion for healthcare and a knack for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Insurance Verification

Financial Demographic Information

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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).