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Insurance Verification Coordinator

Akumin

Brookfield, CTFull-time$21–23/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–23/hr
Location
Brookfield, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Akumin is hiring an Insurance Verification Coordinator. The Insurance Verification Coordinator at Akumin is responsible for verifying patient insurance benefits and eligibility, and obtaining pre-certification approvals for consults and follow-up visits. This role involves recording benefit and certification information into the EMR, coordinating coverage restrictions, and collaborating with other departments to resolve payment issues. The coordinator ensures high-level customer service.

Key focus areas include Audit schedules to ensure all patients have been verified and active, Ensure coverage restrictions are documented and addressed to avoid payment problems, and Prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent Experience, 2 – 3 Years Experience In Medical Or Related Field, and Knowledge Of Health Insurance Industry Practices Or Medical Billing Procedures. Important skills include Medical Terminology, Medical Procedures, Health Insurance Industry Practices, and Computer Literacy. Preferred (not required): Medical Scheduling Systems and Medical Billing Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologyMedical ProceduresHealth Insurance Industry PracticesComputer LiteracyMedical Scheduling SystemsMedical Billing Systems

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience2-3 Years Medical or Related Field ExperienceSuccessfully Complete a Pre-Employment Background CheckSuccessfully Complete a Drug ScreenCertificate From College or Technical School

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 or Mt Kisco facility. This will be a full time position .

The Insurance Verification Coordinator is responsible for verifying patient insurance benefit and eligibility. Requests and loads pre-certification approval for consults and follow up visits. Records and indexes all benefit and certification information into the EMR according to documented work processes. Coordinates coverage restrictions and works in coordination with other departments to prevent or resolve payment issues. Ensures every customer receives the highest level of customer service.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for auditing schedules to ensure all patients have been verified and active. Ensures any coverage restrictions are documented and addressed to avoid payment problems. Prioritizes workload to ensure deadlines are met.

  • Responsible for obtaining referrals or authorizations from primary care office or insurance companies.

  • Acts as source of reference for team members and works with other internal teams to assist in resolving insurance issues.

  • Indexing incoming records/referrals.

  • Completes any additional job duties as assigned.

  • All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Position Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Certificate from College or Technical School preferred.

  • 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, experience with medical scheduling/billing systems is preferred.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

  • Competitivecompensation

  • Flexiblescheduling

  • Crosstraining opportunities

  • Medical,dental, andvisioninsurance

  • HSAaccounts withemployercontributions

  • 401(k) eligibility with employer match

  • Paidholidays

  • Defined PTO andsicktime programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in New York is $21-23. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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