INSURANCE VERIFICATION SPECIALIST
Job Summary
Responsible for verifying insurance coverage and eligibility of all patients' accessing services. Maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and ethics while assuring verification accuracy; pertaining to insurance coverage, demographics, and responsible party.
Job Responsibilities
- Verifies coverage and eligibility in real-time for multiple departments throughout the organization.
- Verifies insurance coverage presented by the patients.
- Complete tasks that fall to the patient, claim edits, and account work queues.
- Communicates effectively with the community, professionals, insurance companies, and external agencies.
- Supports Case Management Staff for current patient issues.
- Communicates closely with financial advocates to resolve issues that require patient input.
- Resolves issues related to eligibility and coverage identified by billing staff to ensure claim payments.
- Participates in maintaining the payer database in EPIC.
- Supplies educators with examples of coverage discrepancies used to assist in the continued training of Access staff.
- Problem solves and troubleshoots system errors and reporting issues and / or routes to system administrators.
- Assists with special projects and duties as assigned.
- Performs all functions related to registration / admitting via computer.
Qualifications
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hireNo experience requiredNo licensure / certification / registration requiredSkills and Attributes
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Knowledge in Medical Terminology and Medical Insurance.Physical Demands
Standing : OccasionallyWalking : OccasionallySitting : FrequentlyLifting 0-25 lbs : RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs : NeverLifting over 75 lbs : NeverCarrying 0-25 lbs : RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs : NeverCarrying over 75 lbs : NeverPushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : RarelyPushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : NeverPushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : NeverClimbing : RarelyBending / Stooping : RarelyKneeling : RarelyCrouching / Crawling : RarelyReaching : OccasionallyTalking : FrequentlyHearing : OccasionallyRepetitive Foot / Leg Movements : NeverRepetitive Hand / Arm Movements : FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry : FrequentlyRunning : NeverVision : Depth Perception : FrequentlyVision : Distinguish Color : FrequentlyVision : Seeing Far : FrequentlyVision : Seeing Near : FrequentlyOwensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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