About the Role
The Patient Services Coordinator's primary function is to process referral requests, obtain authorization for medical services and/or admissions, and coordinate all aspects of the admission process. This role involves data entry, eligibility verification, and communication with insurance companies, working closely with the clinical team to ensure timely patient care.
Responsibilities
- Process referral requests
- Obtain authorization for medical services and/or admissions
- Coordinate all aspects of the admission process
- Data entry of referrals and authorizations
- Verification of eligibility
- Daily communication with insurance companies
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years' experience working in healthcare OR Two (2) years' experience working in customer service
- Proficient PC skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
- Knowledge of insurance referral process
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Basic computer skills
- EHR
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Day Shift
- 40 hours per week
Experience Level
- 2+ years experience in healthcare or customer service
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $17.98 - $25.17 per hour
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week
- Flexible plan options and coverage tiers
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
- PTO starts accruing from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
About the Company
- United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties.
- UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
- UHS's work is guided by its Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
- UHS offers a lifestyle in New York’s Southern Tier with four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, and proximity to the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
Equal Opportunity
- United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
