What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Insurance Verification Specialist position at Element Medical Billing?
We are a third-party billing company that is searching for exceptional individuals to join our Insurance Verification Team.
Job Overview
Responsible for verifying patient eligibility, and determining patient coverage for services including, but not limited to major medical and behavioral health insurance benefits and complex insurance plan verification. An Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for ensuring that a patients' health care benefits are covered and to verify coverage levels.
- Verifies patient insurance coverage of services, checks applicable billing codes and verifies if state licenser or other accreditations are required for treatment.
- Utilizes all available resources to obtain and enter insurance coverage information into the patient’s file.
- Completes a full verification of benefits for all covered services including treatment and ancillary services.
- Notifies verification manager of any financial responsibility of services provided and requested services that are not provided by the facility.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in insurance verification or a similar role within a healthcare (substance abuse or mental health facility a PLUS)
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices (ICD-9, ICD-10).
- Familiarity with managed care processes and regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other relevant software applications.
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements.
If you are passionate about ensuring patients receive the best possible care through accurate insurance verification, we encourage you to apply for this vital role in our organization.
Join our team of supportive, fun and goal-oriented people. We get things done but enjoy participating in the extras Element offers like, personalized office decoration contest for holidays, monthly birthday lunches, employee of the month and year with bonuses, special event Holiday party, casual work environment (jean friendly), favorite T-shirt Friday’s, decorate your office with your own vibe, along with a stocked coffee & snack bar (with healthy snacks too). We care about the work life balance and encourage wellness.
We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16
