Insurance Verifier

USPI • Hackensack, NJ

11d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Verifies insurance coverage based on information provided by physician offices at the time of scheduling. Contact the patient to gather additional information, if needed, as well as to notify them of their financial responsibility before the scheduled date of service. Reviews financial obligation with the patient and authorized party following USPI’s Surgicares program or any other program established by the company. Pre-qualifies third-party coverage of scheduled procedure(s). Actively coordinates with materials management regarding required implants, equipment, and/or supplies needed for scheduled cases in order to calculate allowable and patient responsibility accurately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in Insurance Verification and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to set priorities and to work independently.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with co-workers, supervisor and other facility employees.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of how to access benefits from various sources such as phone, person, websites.
• Ability to interpret benefits in order to convey to patient and to calculate allowable.
• Ability to use discretion in dealing with the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate patient benefits and payment options effectively and professionally.
• Ability to calculate allowable and patient responsibility accurately.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance coverage based on information provided by physician offices at the time of scheduling.
• Contact the patient to gather additional information, if needed, as well as to notify them of their financial responsibility before the scheduled date of service.
• Reviews financial obligation with the patient and authorized party following USPI’s Surgicares program or any other program established by the company.
• Pre-qualifies third-party coverage of scheduled procedure(s).
• Actively coordinates with materials management regarding required implants, equipment, and/or supplies needed for scheduled cases in order to calculate allowable and patient responsibility accurately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED