• Job Description

  Req#: 1905
  The University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College, is seeking a Patient Financial Services Coordinator (PFS.
  
  
  Responsibilities /Job Functions:
  • Performs a complete verification of health insurance coverage.
  • Advise patients about their financial responsibilities and options.
  • Responsible for payment collection at time of service.
  • Respond to patient’s inquiries regarding billing and self-pay arrangements.
  • Serves as a liaison between PFS and clinical and operational staff.
  • Knowledge of payment posting and adjustments.
  • Perform all related job duties as assigned.
  Reporting to the Manager of Patient Financial Services, the successful candidate must be detail oriented and be able to multitask in a fast pace environment. Must have understanding of Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance benefits verification process.
  
  
  Requirements:
  • Ability to provide a high-level of customer service in a professional, service oriented and respectful manner.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of how to interpret insurance verification responses from insurance plan portals is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hospital or large medical practice preferred.
  • Knowledge of Nextgen EPM system is a plus.
  
  This position is onsite at 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
  
  
  Annual Salary (including location pay) is $53,174 and there is also a generous benefit package. 15 days of annual leave to start and 13 paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. View our Benefits at a Glance
  
  
  About US
  At The University Eye Center (UEC), an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center within the State University of New York, College of Optometry we are inspired to make a difference, and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We will strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.
  
  The State University of New York, College of Optometry, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
  
  
  Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov .
  To view the College’s Annual Security Report, visit https://sunyopt.edu/?s=annual+security+report
  
  
  

• About the company

  Founded in 1971 and located in New York City, the State University of New York College of Optometry is a leader in education, research, and patient care, offering the Doctor of Optometry degree as well as MS and PhD degrees in vision science.

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