Patient Benefits Coordinator

Benefits Coordinator

Located in Lake Worth, Florida 33467, the Benefits Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring patients have a clear understanding of their insurance coverage and financial responsibility. This position is responsible for verifying patient eligibility, coordinating benefits, securing necessary authorizations, and maintaining accurate patient account records. The Benefits Coordinator will also work closely with patients and internal teams to resolve insurance questions and ensure all benefit-related processes are handled with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify patient benefits and insurance eligibility prior to scheduled appointments.
• Enter accurate insurance information into the healthcare system software, including co-pay amounts, referral requirements, and outstanding balances.
• Obtain and document insurance authorizations in a timely manner.
• Ensure correct coding and modifiers are applied in accordance with LCD guidelines.
• Assist patients with insurance inquiries in person and via phone.
• Secure and document insurance referrals prior to patient appointments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance plans accepted by each physician or practice location.
• Manage patient accounts receivable, including creating payment arrangements when necessary.
• Sort, scan, and file medical records into the appropriate sections of electronic patient charts.
• Process daily incoming and outgoing mail.
• Manage and complete daily task lists.
• Regularly check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of office procedures and standard business equipment.
• Prior experience in a medical office environment required.
• Knowledge of CPT codes, ICD-10, HCPC coding, and insurance billing systems.
• Proficiency with insurance and coding, including Athena EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to manage interruptions, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and fostering a positive work environment.

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance.
• Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance
• Access to additional life insurance
• Access to Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K with automatic employer contribution

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. ("MSPB") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: MSPB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSPB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSPB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSPB encourages applicants of all ages.