Insurance Reviewer

The US Oncology Network; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is seeking an Insurance Reviewer to support patients by navigating insurance portals and obtaining authorizations for infusion drugs, radiation, imaging, genetics, and surgeries. The role focuses on ensuring timely coverage to keep treatment pathways on track.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of prior authorization experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced oncology setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of prior authorization experience required. Revenue cycle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, processes, and audits the medical necessity for treatments including radiation oncology, gynecologic surgery, genetic lab testing, imaging, and chemotherapy for each patient.
• Communicates with nursing, physicians, and medical staff to inform them of restrictions or requirements in accordance with insurance plans.
• Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff and tracks pathways.
• Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification for oncology & hematology services.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws regarding patient records.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Prior authorization

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Insurance Reviewer - Clinical

Overview

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking for an Insurance Reviewer to support patients receiving testing and treatment needed for their diagnosis by navigating insurance portals and obtaining all appropriate authorizations. With a focus on authorizations for infusion drugs, radiation therapy, imaging, genetics and surgeries, our Insurance Reviewers pave the way for patients and the treatment team to follow the prescribed treatment pathway. An individual who thrives in a high‑volume workspace, with the ability to manage shifting priorities will find success in this role.

Compensation and Benefits

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $22.00–$32.00 per hour. Actual hiring rate depends on factors such as prior work experience, education, job responsibilities, location, performance, internal equity, and more.

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Visual, Life Insurance, 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Reviews, processes, and audits the medical necessity for treatments including radiation oncology, gynecologic surgery, genetic lab testing, imaging, and chemotherapy for each patient. Documents regimen related to pathway adherence and payer guidelines.
• Communicates with nursing, physicians, pharmacists, and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues and payer issues with non‑covered chemotherapy drugs.
• Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff; tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions as needed.
• Obtains insurance authorization and pre‑certification for various oncology & hematology related services.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, state and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient records.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of prior authorization experience required. Revenue cycle experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and is regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in‑person interaction with co‑workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.