Patient Access Coordinator-006657 Job Locations USA-NY-New York Posted Date 11 hours ago (7/17/2018 11:07 AM) Requisition ID 2018-23970 Category Professional - Finance Company Overview At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), were not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, were driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Beckers Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoors Employees Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. Were treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. Job Description When you join us as a Patient Access Coordinator (PAC) , you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of the Patient Financial Services team while working closely with the clinical teams in their respective clinics. At your assigned site, you will become the in-person contact from Patient Financial Services for patients, clinicians, and administrative staff for patient financial related requests and inquiries. As part of a patient focused team, you will find meaningful work where everyone plays an important role in enhancing the overall patient experience. You are: An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding. Adept at creating partnerships and working collaboratively with all areas of the patient revenue side, and clinical and administrative teams to meet shared objectives and goals. Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances. Someone that can work independently and handle difficult interactions You will: Work closely with clinical teams and provide high quality financial services assistance to patients based on their needs and those of the clinicians Proactively obtain precertification for scheduled services requiring insurance authorization and review and input demographic, financial and insurance information into Center system Advise patients of potential self-pay responsibility and procedures that go along with this responsibility Collaborate on various departmental projects and pilots with management and clinicians Inform patients of their insurance benefits and explain hospital financial policies Identify process improvement opportunities in all areas of Patient Financial Services and offer recommendations to management Qualifications: Bachelors degree preferred 2-3 years of healthcare experience Excellent communication skills Excellent patient service skills Third party insurance experience preferred Direct patient customer service experience preferred #LI-POST Closing MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.