What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Benefits Coordinator position at Colorado ENT and Allergy?
Our physicians and staff at Colorado ENT & Allergy are widely regarded as the best in the fields of ENT, Allergy, Asthma, Immunology, and Audiology. We have been taking care of patients in Southern Colorado since 1995. Credentialed with all three hospital systems in the greater Colorado Springs region. Colorado ENT & Allergy is your leader in the latest technology and clinical research. Colorado ENT & Allergy is known throughout Colorado as trusted experts who deliver highly skilled compassionate care.
Job Summary
The Patient Benefits Coordinator will be primarily responsible for checking insurance eligibility and benefits for surgical procedures and appointments, including in house, outpatient surgical centers and hospital based. This individual will also be responsible for obtaining benefits for DME that is ordered by a physician. (Daybreak) Direct insurance company and patient communication is vital to the success of this role. This position will also be a support team member to our billing department and will be responsible to collect on any patient balances that come forth due to benefits investigations. Patient Benefits Coordinator will be responsible to set up payment plans with patients accordingly.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitors surgery schedulers and physician orders to obtain benefits, copays, deductibles, etc.
- Communicates with patients in regards to their out of pocket responsibilities to include : Deductibles, Copays, Co-Insurances and Outstanding Balances. Also communicates with patients in regards to active insurance coverages.
- Contact insurance companies to obtain Benefit information as well as out of pocket and deductible requirements.
- Communicates effectively with all departments such as the Billing Department, Surgery Coordinators, Diagnostic Coordinators.
- Checks all currently scheduled appointments to confirm patient payments are on time and / or paid in full in advance of procedure.
- Complies with all regulatory requirements such as OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance and other requirements that may be mandated.
Requirements
Work Environment
Benefits
Pay Range : $19.00 - $23.00 / hour
Location : Business office- 1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd. Ste. 200, Colorado Springs, 80920
Colorado ENT & Allergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19 - $23
