What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Specialist (Remote) - Central Time Zone position at Med A/Rx?
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Description
About Us:
Meduit is a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus on optimizing payments, allowing clients to focus on patient care, and pride ourselves on our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and Results-Oriented. Learn more at www.meduitrcm.com.
About The Role
Insurance Specialists are highly focused on the resolution of insurance processing errors and denials and work to resolve hospital and physician billing challenges. You will utilize your expertise in patient billing, claims submission, and payer guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, &, commercial insurers) to effectively work with insurance companies, resolve issues, and ensure accurate and timely payments.
Title: Insurance Specialist
Location: Remote
Schedule: 7am-5pm Central Time
Department: Insurance
Reports To: Insurance Supervisor
Compensation: $16-$18 per hour base
Key Responsibilities:
Reduce outstanding accounts receivable by managing claims inventory
Speak to patients and insurance companies in a professional manner regarding their outstanding balances
Gather information from patients, clients/family members, client clinical areas, government agencies, employers, third party payors and/or medical payment programs, etc. both in-person and by telephone to register patients, gather or update information, obtain referrals and pre-authorizations, complete appropriate forms, conduct evaluations, determine benefits and eligibility (insurance, public programs, etc.), determine financial responsibility and/or to identify sources of payment for services
Request, input, verify, and modify patient’s demographic, primary care provider, and payor information
Provide excellent customer service and timely response to questions and issues related to benefits, billing, claims, payments, etc.
Answer questions by phone and provide quotes for services; identify financial resources, etc. in accordance with the client policies and procedures
Utilize various databases and specialized computer software for revenue cycle activities including eligibility verifications, pre-authorizations, medical necessity, review/updating of patient accounts, etc.
Explain charges, answer questions, and communicate a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patient financial care services and resources to patients, staff, payors, and agencies
Work with Claims and Collections in order to assist patients and their families with billing and payment activities
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
2 years of Denials Management experience
2 years Medical Billing/Follow-up experience
Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor experience
Proficiency with PC-based applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Employment eligibility:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted
What We Offer:
Comprehensive paid training
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA available
401(k) with company match
Paid Wellness Time and Holidays
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Internal growth opportunities
Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence victim status or status as a protected veteran or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Description
About Us:
Meduit is a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus on optimizing payments, allowing clients to focus on patient care, and pride ourselves on our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and Results-Oriented. Learn more at www.meduitrcm.com.
About The Role
Insurance Specialists are highly focused on the resolution of insurance processing errors and denials and work to resolve hospital and physician billing challenges. You will utilize your expertise in patient billing, claims submission, and payer guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, &, commercial insurers) to effectively work with insurance companies, resolve issues, and ensure accurate and timely payments.
Title: Insurance Specialist
Location: Remote
Schedule: 7am-5pm Central Time
Department: Insurance
Reports To: Insurance Supervisor
Compensation: $16-$18 per hour base
Key Responsibilities:
Reduce outstanding accounts receivable by managing claims inventory
Speak to patients and insurance companies in a professional manner regarding their outstanding balances
Gather information from patients, clients/family members, client clinical areas, government agencies, employers, third party payors and/or medical payment programs, etc. both in-person and by telephone to register patients, gather or update information, obtain referrals and pre-authorizations, complete appropriate forms, conduct evaluations, determine benefits and eligibility (insurance, public programs, etc.), determine financial responsibility and/or to identify sources of payment for services
Request, input, verify, and modify patient’s demographic, primary care provider, and payor information
Provide excellent customer service and timely response to questions and issues related to benefits, billing, claims, payments, etc.
Answer questions by phone and provide quotes for services; identify financial resources, etc. in accordance with the client policies and procedures
Utilize various databases and specialized computer software for revenue cycle activities including eligibility verifications, pre-authorizations, medical necessity, review/updating of patient accounts, etc.
Explain charges, answer questions, and communicate a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patient financial care services and resources to patients, staff, payors, and agencies
Work with Claims and Collections in order to assist patients and their families with billing and payment activities
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
2 years of Denials Management experience
2 years Medical Billing/Follow-up experience
Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor experience
Proficiency with PC-based applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Employment eligibility:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted
What We Offer:
Comprehensive paid training
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA available
401(k) with company match
Paid Wellness Time and Holidays
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Internal growth opportunities
Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence victim status or status as a protected veteran or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Salary : $16 - $18