Position Title: Insurance Verification Coordinator I
Work Location: Remote - US
Assignment Duration: 3 months
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri; Training schedule 9am-6pm EST for 6 weeks; Work schedule 12-9 EST
Work Arrangement: Remote
Position Summary
- Obtain and verify complete insurance information, including the prior authorization process, copay assistance and coordination of benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain and verify insurance eligibility for services provided and document complete information in system
- Perform prior authorizations as required by payor source, including procurement of needed documentation by collaborating with physician offices and insurance companies
- Collect any clinical information such as lab values, diagnosis codes, etc.
- Determine patient's financial responsibilities as stated by insurance
- Configure coordination of benefits information on every referral
- Ensure assignment of benefits are obtained and on file for Medicare claims
- Bill insurance companies for therapies provided
- Document all pertinent communication with patient, physician, insurance company as it may relate to collection procedures
- Identify and coordinate patient resources as it pertains to reimbursement, such as copay cards, third party assistance programs, and manufacturer assistance programs
- Handle inbound calls from patients, physician offices, and/or insurance companies
- Resolve claim rejections for eligibility, coverage, and other issues
Qualification & Experience
- High school diploma with 1+ years of medical billing or insurance verification experience. Bachelor's degree in related field can substitute for experience. Experience with payors and prior authorization preferred. Strong customer service skills.
- Bachelor's degree in related field can substitute for experience. Experience with payors and prior authorization preferred. Strong customer service skills.
Candidate Requirements
- Education/Certification: Required: High school diploma
- Education/Certification: Preferred: NA
- Licensure: Required: NA
- Licensure: Preferred:
- Years of experience required: 1 + years of experience
- Disqualifiers: NA
- Additional qualities to look for: Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience/backgrounds that do well in this role- Managed Care, Pharmacy, Medical terminology, Physician office experience, Customer Service, Call Center
Top 3 must-have hard skills stack-ranked by importance
- 1 Managed Care
- 2 Customer Service
- 3 Call Center