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Position Title: Verification/Authorization Rep
General Summary
Performs insurance authorizations/verification. Responsibilities include but are not limited to heavy phone contact with managed care companies, communicating with insurance companies’ authorization departments regarding any CPT code discrepancies (as assigned), and contacting patients before appointments if there are any insurance/authorization issues. Serves as a valuable resource to patients, providing them with pertinent information on their insurance coverage.
Essential Job Functions
Performs insurance authorizations/verification. Responsibilities include but are not limited to heavy phone contact with managed care companies, communicating with insurance companies’ authorization departments regarding any CPT code discrepancies (as assigned), and contacting patients before appointments if there are any insurance/authorization issues. Serves as a valuable resource to patients, providing them with pertinent information on their insurance coverage.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for any and all authorization requests including research, follow up and resolve within a timely manner and accurately enter as well as document the correct insurance information and activity into the patient’s chart
- Effectively communicates via phone with customers, employees, and vendors using exemplary customer service skills
- Responsible for attention to detail, organization, cleanliness, strong multitasking, and time management skills
- Properly complete timesheet daily
- Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance per PRO-PT’s attendance and punctuality policy
- All other duties as assigned IE: Assists in the training of department staff, ordering supplies, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and other payer requirements and systems
- Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong understanding of benefits investigating; deductibles, co-insurance, out-of pocket expenses & benefits exclusions
- Skill to perform computer & data entry functions
- Skill in organization and task prioritization
- Able to operate office equipment, including but not limited to keyboard, copier, telephone, fax machine and calculator
- Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
- Ability to type 40 words per minute
- Ability to self-motivate and work effectively in an independent environment
- Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to successfully complete training
- Ability to create and maintain records and write brief reports
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse 6-8 hours per day
- Ability to dial, answer, and talk on the phone 6-8 hours per day
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Minimum of one (1) year of insurance verification experience
- Post-high school courses in insurance billing, data processing, and medical terminology (or willing to learn) preferred