Patient Access Services Representative

Northwell Health; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Insurance Verification Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will perform comprehensive verification checks on health insurance coverage, ensuring that all financial demographic information is accurately collected from discharge planners and outside referrals. Your expertise will be crucial in notifying nursing staff of any changes in insurance information. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to service excellence in a supportive environment, where your skills will directly impact patient care and financial processes. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about helping others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in insurance verification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform insurance verification checks and collect financial demographic info.
• Notify nurses of any changes in insurance information as needed.
• Act as a liaison between verifications and reimbursement.

Skills

Insurance Verification

Financial Demographic Information Collection

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.