Lead Patient Access Services Representative
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
New York, USA
Listing for:
Northwell Health
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Leads and guides other Representatives in performance of their duties. Assists with reviewing benefits, validating authorizations, and communicating authorization statuses with physician offices. Coordinates daily tasks that support the operational needs of the department. Assists with daily team needs/training.
Job Responsibilities Leads and guides service representatives on the process of obtaining or clarifying insurance information and authorization requirements.Uses knowledge and skills to complete more complex elective procedural accounts and thoroughly documents in computer system.Contacts insurers to verify patients’ insurance benefits, utilizes insurance websites and other means of electronic insurance verification to obtain all information necessary for securing patient accounts, including coordination of benefits, benefit coverage, limits, copay / deductible amounts, and authorization.Collects money due from patient at time of service;
May perform billing, receivable and related functions.Secures authorizations for admissions and procedures when necessary.Coordinates registration functions and offers suggestions to optimize staff performance through process improvements.Identifies training needs for staff by developing and updating action plans.Attend Meetings such as Rounding, Forums, and Huddles/ Management meetings.Assist leadership team with Daily Reports and Quality Reviews.Regularly models/mentors and trains team members on technical skills.Coordinates and provides input into work schedules; monitors adherence to schedules and reports absences.Provides work guidance, including checking and assigning work, to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.Assists team members in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.Makes recommendations to management on new processes, tools and techniques, or development of new products and services.Makes decisions regarding daily priorities for a workgroup/function; provides guidance to and/or assists team members on non-routine or escalated issues.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.Preferred Skills / Experience
- Insurance verification experience
- Epic experience
Job Qualification
- Associate degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience, required.
This position will be fully remote, Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm.
* Additional Salary Detail*
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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