Insurance Verification & Patient Coverage Specialist

Resurrection Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient eligibility and explain coverage and financial responsibilities. You will contact health plan carriers, coordinate payments before services, collect payments, and create estimates while advising patients in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities include documenting all communications in the EMR, preparing reports for management, solving payer issues, and staying current with payer

Formación

• Minimum two years’ experience in hospital admissions or billing setting preferred.
• Well versed in authorization processes for all payers
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance policies
• Excellent organization and time management skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and collaborative within a team environment
• Ability to maintain good working relationships
• Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to Multitask.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

Responsabilidades

• Contact health plan carriers to obtain eligibility information and verify accuracy.
• Assist patients in understanding their insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.
• Coordinate payment for scheduled/elective services per payer specifications.
• Collect payments and discuss payment arrangements as appropriate.
• Create estimates and advise patients on insurance benefits, coverage, and responsibilities.
• Document all communication and follow up in the EMR.
• Prepare reports on insurance verification activities and outcomes for management review.
• Pursue education opportunities to stay current with payer changes in healthcare.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient eligibility and explain coverage and financial responsibilities. You will contact health plan carriers, coordinate payments before services, collect payments, and create estimates while advising patients in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities include documenting all communications in the EMR, preparing reports for management, solving payer issues, and staying current with payer