Coordinator, Insurance Verification

Overview

Location : Remote (Eastern Time core business hours). 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, and records and indexes all benefit and certification information into the EMR according to documented work processes. Coordinates coverage restrictions and works with other departments to prevent or resolve payment issues. Ensures every customer receives the highest level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Audit schedules to ensure all patients have been verified and are active. Ensure any coverage restrictions are documented and addressed to avoid payment problems. Prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Obtain referrals or authorizations from primary care offices or insurance companies.
• Act as a reference for team members and work with other internal teams to assist in resolving insurance issues.
• Index incoming records and referrals.
• Complete 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

Physical Requirements

Standard office environment. More than 50% of the time : sit, stand, and walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs; see, speak and hear to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time : stoop, kneel or crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift 10–20 pounds.

Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO : view pay range information.

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 age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, veteran status, or disability.

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