What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Analyst I position at PacificSource Health Plans?
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Perform mail sort duties, fax queues, and prepare claims for OCR scanning. Enter claims from imaging work queues. Process/prepare professional and facility medical and/or dental claims pended for manual adjudication in assigned Workflow roles. Perform follow-up with providers and members as necessary.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform claims data entry tasks and accurately transfer data from claim images into Facets.
- Sort and batch incoming paper claims for OCR scanning. Attach appropriate batch cover sheet to facilitate accurate return of claims images into the proper OnBase work queues.
- Work the fax queues on a daily basis.
- Review and accurately route medical/dental claims that pend for manual adjudication in assigned claims processing Workflow roles according to member’s plan benefits and department claims processing policies and procedures.
- Verify accuracy of data entry including patient information, procedure and diagnosis codes, amount(s) billed, and provider data.
- Review plan/group and determine routing of claims into the system.
- Use Notes system to record pertinent information involving a claim or member.
- Review claims set-aside for further action and ensure they are released in a timely manner.
- Document issues that affect claims processing quality and advise team leader of claims processing concerns and/or problems.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure data accuracy.
Supporting Responsibilities:
- Meet department and company performance, accuracy, and attendance expectations.
- Regularly attend department, team meetings, and daily team huddle.
- Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Experience:
One year office experience; health related experience preferred.
Education, Certificates, Licenses:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge:
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of PacificSource products, plan designs, provider/network relationships and health insurance terminology. Research skills and ability to evaluate claims in order to enter and process accurately. Preferred computer skills include keyboarding and 10-key proficiency, basic Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to prioritize work and perform under time constraints. Team player willing to collaborate and help others accomplish team objectives. A fundamental understanding of self-insured business is helpful.
Competencies:
Adaptability
Building Customer Loyalty
Building Strategic Work Relationships
Building Trust
Continuous Improvement
Contributing to Team Success
Planning and Organizing
Work Standards
Environment:
Work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately 5% of the time.
Skills:
Accountability, Collaboration, Communication (written/verbal), Flexibility, Listening (active), Organizational skills/Planning and Organization, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Our Values
We live and breathe our values. In fact, our culture is driven by these seven core values which guide us in how we do business:
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
- We are one team working toward a common goal.
- We are each responsible for customer service.
- We practice open communication at all levels of the company to foster individual, team and company growth.
- We actively participate in efforts to improve our many communities-internally and externally.
- We actively work to advance social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, the healthcare system and community.
- We encourage creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.
Physical Requirements: Stoop and bend. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions. Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing. Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials. Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and effectively.
Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.
