Insurance Verifier/Financial Counselor

Prime Healthcare • North Las Vegas, NV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard insurance companies and verification requirements.
• Well versed in authorization processes for all payers.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

Responsibilities

• Determining patient liability based on benefits and advising patient of their liability prior to scheduled elective procedures.
• Notifying patient(s) of financial responsibility; collection arrangements are made prior to services rendered for all elective care.
• Verifying insurance eligibility and benefits for emergent and urgent admissions, procedures or other services ensuring communication of patient responsibility to the patient or responsible party.
• Verifying and securing accurate patient demographic and insurance information, updating patient account information as needed.
• Assisting patients in making arrangements as needed for patient responsibility by time of discharge for emergent or urgent services.
• Screening and referring patients for possible linkage to state, county or other government assistance programs as well as Charity or Discounts as per the facility Charity and Discount policies.
• Working closely with Case Management in securing Medicaid/Medical treatment authorizations as needed.
• Maintaining effective communication skills, including verbal, written and telephone.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED