Patient Financial & Insurance Coordinator

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Financial Coordinator to verify insurance benefits, determine patient liability, and coordinate payment of uncovered medical expenses. You will help patients navigate billing and assist with questions on coverage, ensuring smooth financial workflows.

The role supports securing authorizations and referrals, negotiating rates with carriers, and resolving insurance-related issues while maintaining accurate forms for claims processing.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field; Bachelor's preferred, or combination of relevant experience and education.
• 1+ year medical insurance experience (greater preferred) including medical office administration, benefit verification.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance benefit information from insurers for coverage of services.
• Obtains payer authorizations and referrals for services to be provided.
• Negotiate/modify rates with carriers.
• Inform patients of potential out-of-pocket liability and arrange payment plans as needed.
• Assist patients with questions or problems regarding insurance coverage and other financial matters.
• Assist in the resolution of patient billing issues.
• Confirm patients’ coverage information to ensure accuracy since initial confirmation.
• Maintain and complete all insurance assessment forms and agreements for claims processing.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Medical insurance experience

Benefit verification

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Financial Coordinator to verify insurance benefits, determine patient liability, and coordinate payment of uncovered medical expenses. You will help patients navigate billing and assist with questions on coverage, ensuring smooth financial workflows.

The role supports securing authorizations and referrals, negotiating rates with carriers, and resolving insurance-related issues while maintaining accurate forms for claims processing.