This position is full-time, 40-hours per week. It is full-time benefit eligible.
Insurance Clerk
Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health-they're our employees. We're an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.
Job Summary
Providing exceptional care for our patients as well as recognizing the value of your co-workers is the expectation of all members of the Prevea Health organization. All members are expected to focus on the patient's needs; relate to all in a friendly, accepting manner, communicate in a positive and professional way to patients and co workers; use time effectively and efficiently; demonstrate an overall high level of performance. The Insurance Clerk will work to resolve commercial insurance denials, monitor aged receivables for commercial insurance, and follow-up with insurance carriers.
What you will do
- Respond and investigate denials by insurance carrier. Draft appeal letters, as necessary.
- Follow-up on improperly paid claims.
- Monitor aged receivables for commercial insurance bill types and follow-up with insurance carriers.
- Work problem accounts and resolve them in satisfactory manner.
- Answer patient account questions by phone in a professional, tactful and friendly manner, communicates on a need to know basis.
- Reviewing and following up on improperly paid claims
- Working directly with workers compensation payors
- Drafting appeals / letters to get claims paid
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma and / or GED RequiredExperience Qualifications
1-3 years Minimum 2-3 years experience in an insurance or health care setting. RequiredPrevious experience in customer service. RequiredExperience with computers and Windows based applications. RequiredSkills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of commercial insurance billing policy and procedures.Ability to work independently and as a team, while performing responsibilities efficiently and accurately.Strong investigative skills.Computer experience and 10 key proficiency.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers.Knowledge of CPT / ICD-9 codes and usual and customary charges.Word processing and computer experience with Excel, Word and Windows based applications.Ability to process and hand confidential information with discretion.Physical Demands
Sit - ConstantlyStand - OccasionallyWalk - OccasionallyDrive - RarelyBend (Neck) - FrequentlyGross Manipulation (Hands / Arms) - FrequentlySquat - OccasionallyTwist / Turn (Neck) - FrequentlyTwist / Turn(Waist) - OccasionallyLift / Carry 0-10 lbs. - FrequentlyLift / Carry 11-25 lbs. - OccasionallyLift / Carry 26-35 lbs. - OccasionallyLift / Carry 36-50 lbs. - RarelyPush / Pull 11-25 lbs. - RarelyPush / Pull 26-35 lbs. - RarelyReach (Above shoulder level) - RarelyReach (Below shoulder level) - ConstantlySimple Grasping (Hands / Arms) - ConstantlyFine Manipulation (Hands / Arms) - ConstantlyGross Manipulation (Hands / Arms) - FrequentlyWorking Conditions
Noise - OccasionallyTravel Requirements
5%Hearing Requirements
Hears Whispers < 3 feet - ConstantlyHears Whispers 3-8 feet - ConstantlyVision Requirements
Color Discrimination - ConstantlyNear Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20 / 30 binocular) - ConstantlyDistance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20 / 30 binocular) - ConstantlyPrevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify