Medical Assistant

Description:

Rome Health is seeking a full-time Insurance Verification Specialist to join its Patient Access team.

The Insurance Verification Specialist obtains insurance authorizations for patients having services at Rome Health and covers other areas in Patient Access as needed.

The specialist completes pre-registration and insurance verification activities for scheduled appointments, validates medical necessity, documents prior authorization, collects patient out of pocket liability. The specialist assures that all patients presenting for care have appropriate physician orders for the services to be provided according to hospital policy.

EXPERIENCE: Work in an acute care hospital, physician's office, or other health care agency desirable but not mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR JOB: Knowledge of office procedures and equipment, health insurance and medical terminology desired.

SKILLS NEEDS: Basic keyboarding, patient care skills, simple decision-making, good organizational skills.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent