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Insurance Specialist
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RWJBarnabas Health
at the RWJ Hamilton Hospital. You will work in the Cancer Center as a Full‑Time Day shift supervising insurance verification and authorizations. The hourly wage range is $20.00 - $26.00 per hour.
Job Overview The Insurance Verification, Referral & Authorization Specialist verifies health insurance benefits for all new or existing patients and ensures patient coverage and authorization for specialty services and office visits.
Qualifications
High school graduate or GED
1‑year experience in a physician billing or third‑party payer environment
Demonstrate working knowledge of contracts, insurance benefits, exclusions, and other billing requirements as well as claim forms, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, and compliance program regulations
Patient financial and practice management system experience in Epic, OnBase, Passport and/or other electronic billing systems is preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
Scheduling Requirements Full‑time Day shift.
Essential Functions
Contact the patient’s insurance company to verify coverage levels and walk patients through their benefits information
Work to ensure patients have been authorized for specialty services and office visits
Act as a liaison between the patient, referring provider, primary care provider, and other parties involved in the plan of care
Appropriately link referrals for identified visits
Screen patients for eligibility for Medicaid, alternative paying solutions, charity care, self‑pay estimates, and collaborate without financial pharmaceutical assistance program
Perform administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, and other front‑office tasks
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey by improving the health of local residents and creating educational and career opportunities.
Our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Insurance Specialist
role at
RWJBarnabas Health
at the RWJ Hamilton Hospital. You will work in the Cancer Center as a Full‑Time Day shift supervising insurance verification and authorizations. The hourly wage range is $20.00 - $26.00 per hour.
Job Overview The Insurance Verification, Referral & Authorization Specialist verifies health insurance benefits for all new or existing patients and ensures patient coverage and authorization for specialty services and office visits.
Qualifications
High school graduate or GED
1‑year experience in a physician billing or third‑party payer environment
Demonstrate working knowledge of contracts, insurance benefits, exclusions, and other billing requirements as well as claim forms, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, and compliance program regulations
Patient financial and practice management system experience in Epic, OnBase, Passport and/or other electronic billing systems is preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
Scheduling Requirements Full‑time Day shift.
Essential Functions
Contact the patient’s insurance company to verify coverage levels and walk patients through their benefits information
Work to ensure patients have been authorized for specialty services and office visits
Act as a liaison between the patient, referring provider, primary care provider, and other parties involved in the plan of care
Appropriately link referrals for identified visits
Screen patients for eligibility for Medicaid, alternative paying solutions, charity care, self‑pay estimates, and collaborate without financial pharmaceutical assistance program
Perform administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, and other front‑office tasks
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey by improving the health of local residents and creating educational and career opportunities.
Our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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