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Insurance Specialist – Eastern & Central Time Zones
Location
Minnesota
Posted
77 days ago
Salary
$18 - $21 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Insurance Specialist – Eastern & Central Time Zones
Meduit | Driving Revenue Cycle Performance
• Reduce outstanding accounts receivable by managing claims inventory • Speak to patients and insurance companies in a professional manner regarding their outstanding balances • Gather information from patients, clients/family members, client clinical areas, government agencies, employers, third party payors and/or medical payment programs to register patients, gather or update information, obtain referrals and pre-authorizations, complete appropriate forms, conduct evaluations, determine benefits and eligibility, determine financial responsibility and/or to identify sources of payment for services • Request, input, verify, and modify patient’s demographic, primary care provider, and payor information • Provide excellent customer service and timely response to questions and issues related to benefits, billing, claims, payments, etc. • Answer questions by phone and provide quotes for services; identify financial resources, etc. • Utilize various databases and specialized computer software for revenue cycle activities including eligibility verifications, pre-authorizations, medical necessity, review/updating of patient accounts • Explain charges, answer questions, and communicate a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patient financial care services and resources to patients, staff, payors, and agencies • Work with Claims and Collections to assist patients and their families with billing and payment activities
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2+ years of Denials Management experience
- 2+ years Medical Billing/Follow-up experience
- Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor experience
- Proficiency with PC-based applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Download speed of 30MB or higher & upload speed of 10MB or higher are REQUIRED.
- Access to a Secure and Private workspace
- Employment eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA available
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Wellness Time and Holidays
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Internal growth opportunities
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