Benefits Verification Coordinator

ADAM BRUGGEMAN MD PLLC

Benefits Verification Coordinator

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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