Insurance Specialist - Internal Medicine - Windsor

Christie Clinic; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

FSA - Dep Care

401k

Medical FSA

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Christie Clinic in Champaign, IL, seeks an Insurance Specialist for the Windsor clinic. The role supports radiology/lab authorizations, outpatient referrals, and scheduling, with a focus on accurate insurance processing and interdepartmental collaboration.

The position is 1st shift, full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, in a clinical setting. High school diploma required; benefits package available; no night or weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with insurance authorizations for imaging, labs, and referrals is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and carrier updates is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations for imaging exams, labs, and referrals via online sites and phone.
• Update insurance information and authorization status accurately.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate insurance requirements with staff.

Skills

Insurance processing

Authorization

Radiology

Labs

Referrals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Windsor (LLC) - Champaign, IL 61822, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.19 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Insurance, Christie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Insurance Specialist at the Windsor clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include obtaining authorizations and any predeterminations for all Radiology/Laboratory exams and any outgoing referrals in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Job Qualifications and Expectations: JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Obtaining all authorizations for all required imaging exams, labs and/or referrals through online insurance sites and through phone calls.
• Updating insurance information, authorization status, and any other pertinent information.
• Correspondence concerning insurance status or retro authorizations with appropriate personnel.
• Check Inbasket regularly for authorization requests or follow up questions from referring offices.
• Provide insurance guidance to team members or providers. Demonstrate understanding of insurance requirements.
• Attend Christie Clinic sponsored classes for changes to insurance requirements in the electronic medical record and individual carrier updates.
• Act as a liaison between Internal Medicine and other Christie Clinic departments in order to refer patients to specialized providers for internal and external referrals.
• Schedule tests, labs, appointments, etc.
• Attend and participate in daily, weekly, monthly department huddles.
• Maintain Internal Medicine scheduler work list by effectively prioritizing both current and follow up patients.
• Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting for prolonged periods of time. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting and involves contact with insurance carriers, radiology personnel, and various clinical team members. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance