Insurance Verification Coordinator
Akumin•Mount Kisco, NY
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year. We are currently hiring for a Insurance Verification Coordinator at our Brookfield and Mt Kisco facility. This will be a full time position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in medical or related field required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Knowledge of health insurance industry practices and/or medical billing procedures.
- Computer literacy required
Nice To Haves
- Certificate from College or Technical School preferred.
- experience with medical scheduling/billing systems is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verifying patient insurance benefit and eligibility.
- Requesting and loading pre-certification approval for consults and follow up visits.
- Recording and indexing all benefit and certification information into the EMR according to documented work processes.
- Coordinating coverage restrictions and working in coordination with other departments to prevent or resolve payment issues.
- Ensuring every customer receives the highest level of customer service.
- Auditing schedules to ensure all patients have been verified and active.
- Ensuring any coverage restrictions are documented and addressed to avoid payment problems.
- Prioritizing workload to ensure deadlines are met.
- Obtaining referrals or authorizations from primary care office or insurance companies.
- Acting as source of reference for team members and working with other internal teams to assist in resolving insurance issues.
- Indexing incoming records/referrals.
- Completing any additional job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Cross training opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA accounts with employer contributions
- 401(k) eligibility with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Defined PTO and sick time programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
