Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Description We’re looking for a reliable Benefits Verification Coordinator to work with our healthcare staff and referring offices to help us provide first-class care to our patients. As one of the first people our patients will talk to, we need an energetic, team player attitude with a focus on excellent customer service. You will process incoming referrals in a timely manner, verify insurance benefits and obtain authorization when needed, schedule new and existing patients, and communicate appointment details to referring offices, all while building an excellent rapport with our patients and the multidisciplinary teams of the hospital and referring offices.
Responsibilities
Verify insurance benefits and obtain authorizations
Documentation of patient's co-payment to be obtained at check-in
Obtaining referrals for patients required based on patient's insurance plan (Tricare/HMO/Workman Comp)
Communicate respectfully and efficiently with all team members, hospital staff and referring offices regarding patient appointments
Ensure appropriate information is updated and entered correctly in the EHR
Answer and route phone calls in a professional manner
Backup the front desk receptionist
Perform other tasks and related work as required
Qualifications
Strong communication and customer service skills
2 years of work experience verifying benefits and obtaining authorizations
Ability to utilize Excel
High school Diploma/GED
Bilingual (Spanish) - Required