Dental Insurance Verification Specialist Job at Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, NY 11794
Dental Insurance Verification Specialist
Position Summary
At Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, our Dental Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for completing varied, diverse and specialized duties to support the Revenue Cycle Department, Compliance and Patient Experience by accurately and efficiently completing tasks.
This position performs clerical functions for the Dental Revenue Cycle department including verification of insurance information and resolution of problems to ensure an organized patient experience check in process and a clean billing process. This specialist will work with others in a fast-paced team environment.
Duties of a Dental Insurance Verification Specialist may include the following but are not limited to:
- Collect and obtain complete and accurate patient demographic and insurance information, ensuring data is current and coverage verified to sufficiently meet requirements to generate a “clean” bill.
- Verify dental insurance eligibility and receive breakdown of benefits for upcoming appointments by utilizing online websites or by contacting insurance carriers directly.
- Review patient out of pocket responsibility and enter into the billing system and spreadsheets.
- Alert patients of out of pocket costs prior to appointment so the patient is prepared to make payment at appointment or prior to appointment using our patient portal.
- Review daily schedule to determine if the patient needs to make a payment with the revenue cycle department and enter into the spreadsheet provided.
- Print and email completed patient tracking spreadsheets to front end departments to ensure an organized patient experience.
- Contact provider directly if more information is needed to complete tasks.
- Participate in development of organization procedures.
- Assist team in understanding carrier websites and patient benefits.
- Request and enter insurance referrals as needed.
- Answers questions from patients, staff, and providers.
- Works in conjunction with the dental departments and billing team to perform clean billing.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
In accordance with federal and state regulations that all hospitals and nursing homes require personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates who are not already fully vaccinated must obtain the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of a conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of a job offer or in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol, whichever comes later.
The state regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulations allow for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.
.Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
- The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
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