- Salary
- $17 – $24/hr
- Location
- Jerseyville, IL
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
- Contact insurance carriers to verify patient's insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirement.
- Secure prior authorizations before services are performed.
- Communicate insurance changes/trends to team and leadership.
- Document all communications/contacts with providers and other personnel.
- Prioritize time sensitive authorizations.
- Maintain proficiency in multiple EMR systems for demographics, insurance, and clinical information.
- Demonstrate proficiency in digital faxing, scanning, and instant messaging communication tools.
- Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalency.
- Certification through NAHAM, HFMA, AHIMA and Associates Degree preferred
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinic/hospital billing, prior authorization, and/or insurance verification area, w/demonstrated payer knowledge preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
- Ability to organize and interpret data; judgment, tact, diplomacy and the ability to problem solve.
- Work effectively in a team environment; communicate with a variety of professionals
- Knowledge of computers and software required
Physical Requirements:
- Work is of light demand.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Skills
EMRCustomer Service