Senior Patient Access & Billing Specialist

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell in New York searches for a patient access representative to support inpatient and outpatient access to medical services. You will perform registration, scheduling and billing tasks, ensuring accurate demographic and insurance data entry and helping patients navigate financial processes.

The role involves verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, counseling on financial assistance, and supporting billing activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Admissions, registration and scheduling; obtain demographic and insurance information and enter into the system.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain required authorizations; document approvals/denials; may screen self-pay patients and determine payment methods; inform patient about available financial assistance; collect payments; may perform billing and receivables.
• Follow through on open self-pay accounts including monthly payment amounts for collections.
• Assist and/or train new employees as instructed by supervisor or manager.
• Perform related duties; all responsibilities considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3-5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Northwell in New York searches for a patient access representative to support inpatient and outpatient access to medical services. You will perform registration, scheduling and billing tasks, ensuring accurate demographic and insurance data entry and helping patients navigate financial processes.

The role involves verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, counseling on financial assistance, and supporting billing activities as needed.