Medical Insurance Specialist

US Oncology Inc.; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking an Insurance Specialist to manage payer and patient account balances with timely payments and decline-free follow-up. You’ll support revenue cycle operations in a centralized office, handling denial resolution and payment postings within standard procedures.

Join a dedicated team at our new Central Billing Office, focused on accuracy, compliance, and high-quality service for patients and clinicians alike. Strong billing experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years combined medical billing and payment experience required.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required.
• Knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines.
• Must complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.

Responsibilities

• Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties.
• Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues.
• Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current.
• Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors.
• Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status.
• Recommends accounts for collection or write-off.
• Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations.
• Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints.
• May refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans.
• Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Accounts receivable

Knowledge of claims processing

Understanding of collections

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

In-Office Position

82 Orland Square Drive

Orland Park,Illinois60462

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Job Scope

With minimal supervision, is responsible for payer and patient account balances being paid timely and remaining current. Performs collection activities such as monitoring delinquent accounts, contacting patients for account payment, resolving billing problems, and answering routine to complex account inquiries. Performs responsibilities within standard procedures and pre-established guidelines to complete tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology's Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and The US Oncology’s Shared Values

Hourly Range

$27.85 - $36.00

About The US Oncology Network

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com. We extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including Medical Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Plan, 401-K with a matching component, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, and Wellness & Perks Programs.

Insurance Specialist

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Insurance Specialist

We are pleased to announce the establishment of our new Central Billing Office (CBO), created to support the continued growth and operational needs of our multi-specialty oncology practice. This dedicated department will serve as a centralized resource for revenue cycle functions, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and high-quality service for both patients and clinical teams.

As cancer care grows more complex, so does the financial journey thataccompaniesit. Our CBO is being built to meet that challenge with innovation and a commitment to operational excellence. We’reassembling a team of driven, knowledgeable professionals who are ready to streamline processes,optimizereimbursement, and support our clinical teams for overall practice success.

Responsibilities

• Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties
• Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues
• Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current
• Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors
• Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status
• Recommends accounts for collection or write-off
• Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations.
• Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints.
• May refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans
• Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required
• Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required
• Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines
• Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.