Insurance Jobs in Chicago il

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

Explores, recommends, and coordinates the insurance and potential financial assistance options available to kidney dialysis patients in a specified geographic area, while maximizing revenue for the company. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and company policy requirements

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Meets regularly with dialysis patients at the clinic(s) in the assigned region to educate and coordinate insurance options :

• Educates on the availability of alternative insurance options (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplement, State Renal programs and COBRA).
• Ensures patients have followed through with the application process.
• Obtains premium statements and signatures from patients.
• Discusses situation and options if employment status changes or other situations change.
• Completes and follows up with paperwork when claims are disputed for non-payment.
• Collects necessary documents to completed initial and annual indigent waivers.
• Discusses insurance options when insurance contracts are terminated.

Responsibilities involving Medicare and Medicaid include but are not limited to :

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients and facility staff. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extensive local travel to clinics in a specified geographic area; must have a valid Driver's License.

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EO / AA Employer : Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Career with a purpose We offer an opportunity to create and deliver treatments that save and change lives for the better. We'll support your ongoing development. And you'll be part of a dedicated team of people who inspire each other to create the best possible healthcare outcomes each and every day. Inclusion and diversity Joining Fresenius Medical Care means becoming part of a team that values diversity. We embrace the wealth of different backgrounds, cultures, experiences and opinions that make up our workforce and strive to create an inclusive atmosphere in which all our employees feel valued. Stability Developing innovative products and continuously improving our renal therapies made us the clear market leader in the production of hemodialysis machines, with sustainable, profitable growth . This position provides our 125000 employees with the stability and security they need to help improve the lives of our patients. Learning and development We offer participation in programs at world-class business schools, leadership development, regular training for our nurses, health care professionals and manufacturing staff and digital access to high-quality educational content for all employees worldwide 24 / 7. Local benefits Our employees enjoy both local and global opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment. We offer local benefits designed to suit the requirements of the respective country and place of work to create ideal conditions everywhere. Work-life balance We want to empower people to deliver better care. Therefore, we promote a better work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models, the possibility to work from home, and more.