About the role

  • Insurance Verification Specialist I verifying patient insurance coverage for ColumbiaDoctors. Extensive interaction with patients and insurance companies to ensure accurate billing.

Responsibilities

  • Specializes in verifying patient insurance coverage.
  • Ensures correct insurance information is secured in the practice management system.
  • Spends extensive time researching accounts for accurate insurance coverage.
  • Heavy interaction with insurance companies and patients.
  • Resolves accounts with unverified insurance coverage.
  • Contacts patients and insurance companies to obtain and verify insurance coverage.
  • Confirms effective and termination dates of patient insurance.
  • Updates patient's insurance coverage and changes in the billing system.
  • Resolves any issues with coverage and escalates complications.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED certificate is required.
  • A minimum of 6 months experience in a physician billing or third party payor environment.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to understand and navigate the insurance verification process including coordination of benefits.
  • Strong customer service and patient focused orientation.
  • Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
  • Proficiency in computer software skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Experience in Epic and or other electronic billing systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance billing requirements is preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding is preferred.
  • Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid Time off

Job title

Insurance Verification Specialist I

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$22 - $28 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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