Contact payers torequestservice authorization for both scheduled and unscheduledservicesfor Montefiore Medical Center patients whoseinsurancerequires authorization.Ensurepayersareprepared toreimburseorganization for scheduled services in accordance with payer-provider contracts.Collectfinancialand/ordemographic information frompatientsas needed

This positionisresponsible for pre-certification/authorization and referralsforallout-ptvisitsandtesting, Ambulatory Surgeries,andin- patient surgeries.Notificationof allemergency admissions to ensure insurance company and managed care plans have been notified timely.Verifiesandupdates insurance.Estimate patient responsibility and notify patient of their financial responsibilities for co-payments, deductibles andselfpayamounts.Securingpayments via cash checks and creditcare.Evaluate self pay patients forreferralto the Medicaid or financial aidunit.

High School Diploma or GED isamust with college course work preferred, and preferred experience in authorizations, collections and/or insurance verification. Must be experienced in providing excellent customer service and problem escalation/resolution in high volume atmosphere. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent telephone and face to facecommunication.Must be able to work independently and get along with others.Must successfully pass pre-hire assessments, math grammar/vocabularyandcustomer service with a score of 80%orabove.

Department: Health Service Receivables Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: YONKERS Employment Status: Regular Part-Time Address: 200 Corporate Boulevard S, Yonkers
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM Req ID: 218473Salary Range/Pay Rate:$26.84

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