Mohawk Valley Health System · 2 months ago
Patient Financial Rep - Per Diem - Mondays
UTICA, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$19/hr - $25/hr
3+ years expMohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Patient Financial Representative who will be responsible for the accurate and timely verification of insurance and benefit information for patients. The role plays a key part in the organization's financial health by ensuring insurance authorizations are in place and providing excellent customer service during all interactions.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
For designated services, this position is responsible for ensuring that each patient account has accurate insurance information entered in the correct billing order and that each insurance listed has been verified as eligible for the designated date of service range. For each insurance, benefit information is obtained and documented. Verification and benefit information can be obtained via electronic or verbal method but must be completed prior to services being rendered. Position must have or develop excellent working rapport with surgeons’ office staff, as well as hospital nursing staff
For pre-scheduled services, this position is responsible for verifying that authorization is on file with each of the appropriate insurance companies and that authorization is accurate based upon location, CPT code, service type, surgeon, date range and any or all other necessary elements to secure payment for services rendered. For emergent or urgent services, this position is responsible for accurately and timely requesting that each verified insurance company has been notified of patient services being rendered and also request authorization for requested services. Position must have or develop excellent working rapport with insurance company representatives, surgeons’ office staff, as well as hospital nursing staff
Ensures each patient account has accurate insurance information entered in the correct billing order and that each insurance company listed has been verified as eligible for the designated date of service range
Secures and documents any and all authorization requirements in appropriate computer systems with relevant information to capture authorization timely. Enters pertinent information in all necessary systems. Retains any written documents received
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of pre-authorization and/or insurance verification experience
Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications rapidly
Strong documentation skills
Strong follow up skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under restrictive time
Preferred
Associate's degree in healthcare related field
4 years or more of hospital, medical office, coding or billing experience; or 6 years of experience in other healthcare related field
Proficient with EMR, QES, MIDAS, SIS and related computer programs
Medical terminology certification
Company
Mohawk Valley Health System
Mohawk Valley Health System is an integrated healthcare delivery system.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Mother Cabrini
2022-02-15Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Darlene Stromstad, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Kasmarek, CHC, CHPC
Executive Administrator to the CEO
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