Patient Benefits Coordinator
About The Position
The Patient Benefits Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive the maximum benefits available through their insurance plans. This position involves managing and verifying insurance benefits and obtaining authorizations to facilitate timely access to medical services and treatments. The coordinator acts as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to resolve coverage issues and clarify benefit details. By maintaining accurate records and staying current with insurance policies, the coordinator helps minimize delays and denials in patient care. Ultimately, this role supports both patient satisfaction and the financial integrity of healthcare services by optimizing insurance benefit utilization.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
- Experience with insurance authorization processes in a healthcare or insurance setting.
- Strong knowledge of insurance terminology and benefit structures.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and insurance verification software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in medical billing, coding, or insurance coordination.
- Experience working directly with multiple insurance providers and understanding various insurance plans.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.
- Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Prior experience in a patient-facing role within the insurance or healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and verify insurance authorizations for medical procedures, treatments, and services.
- Communicate with insurance companies to clarify coverage details and resolve authorization issues.
- Assist patients in understanding their insurance benefits and coverage limitations.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted for insurance approval.
- Maintain accurate records of insurance authorizations and patient benefit information.
- Monitor authorization status and follow up to prevent delays in patient care.
- Educate patients and staff on insurance policies and changes affecting benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
