Insurance Verification & Preauthorization Specialist

southheartclinic; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

southheartclinic is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist in the Billing department. The role supports verification of insurance benefits, eligibility, co-pays and deductibles, and handles precertification/preauthorization for studies.

You will enter data into the EMR and billing system, assist with scheduling, and coordinate with physicians and carriers. Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, communicating with patients and providers, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma; some college preferred.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal and patient-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the verification of insurance benefits, eligibility, co-pay and deductibles.
• Precertification/preauthorization of indicated studies.
• Ensures that all precertifications/preauthorizations are done in advance, before the patient is scheduled for the studies indicated.
• Submits required notes to the insurance carriers for authorization purposes.
• Ensures documents (authorization/data/numbers are entered into EHR system appropriately.
• Communicates with the physicians and nursing supervisor with non supportive documentation.
• Reviews account information and identify patient balances, flags account for the reception desk and collection department.
• Communicates with all carriers: Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, PPO, Network benefits, etc.
• Seeks advice and guidance from certified coder with regards to coding guidelines and any questions.
• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner. Checks in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the patients EMR.
• Enters all of patient information into the medical billing system.
• Maintains appointment schedule and follows office scheduling policies.
• Communicates with patient and providers.
• Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling patient appointments.
• Reminding patients of upcoming appointments and tracking missed appointments. Answering multiple telephones and accurately documenting messages.
• Forwarding telephone calls appropriately and following up on return calls.
• Checking-in patients and properly documenting registration.
• Collecting co-pays and cash from patients, getting authorization on credit cards.
• Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Practice and adhere to HIPPA regulations.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Patient relations

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Tools

Copier

Fax machine

Computer

Job description

southheartclinic is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist in the Billing department. The role supports verification of insurance benefits, eligibility, co-pays and deductibles, and handles precertification/preauthorization for studies.

You will enter data into the EMR and billing system, assist with scheduling, and coordinate with physicians and carriers. Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, communicating with patients and providers, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.