Insurance Verification Specialist I

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical university is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist I responsible for verifying insurance benefits and processing authorizations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. Experience in healthcare is preferred. The role offers a salary of $17.50 per hour, totaling $36,400 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement matching contributions

Basic Life Insurance

Career training and educational opportunities

Merchant discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• 4 years of experience in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification of eligibility and benefits for patient insurance.
• Complete authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Coordinate workflows with other team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Job Summary: The Insurance Verification Specialist I is responsible for verifying insurance benefits, processing authorizations and pre-certifications, and working appropriate registration and billing work queues.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate, GED, or formal education equivalent.
• Excellent organizational Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision-making skills
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual to establish plans of action.
• Highly proficient in computer and keyboard skills.

Level I:

• Four (4) years of experience in customer service, call center, business office administration, registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts verification of eligibility and benefits for patient insurance.
• Completes authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals.
• Enters benefit and authorization information into EPIC.
• Initiates peer-to-peer submissions and works closely with clinical counterparts to collect requested information.
• Obtains and coordinates completion of out of network waivers.
• Coordinates with UAMS Office of Financial Clearance when appropriate

Professional Performance

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflows with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Deals with conflicts in a positive and professional manner using careful listening and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, Joint Commission, EMTALA, and OSHA.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and innovative thinking and actively contributes to the success of the organization.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Salary Information: Level I $17.50 ($36,400)