What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Representative - Fargo, ND position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: 45th St Business Center
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 300 45th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00
Department Details
Flexible scheduling - can be discussed after hire with supervisor, once training is completed.
Job Summary
The Insurance Representative is responsible for answering telephones consistently with professionalism and courtesy as well as entering patient demographics, verifying insurances and other office duties. Must be able to verify demographics, identify appropriate third-party insurance/payers, set up insurance, initiate patient financial assistance. Contact the insured or financially responsible party to obtain missing information. Verify, create or update patient accounts for billing, prepare insurance claims forms or related documents, and verify completeness and accuracy. Demonstrates accountability by consistently using appropriate resources and channels to problem solve issues.
Consistently demonstrates ability to input data accurately into the computer system. Consistently answers the telephone courteously. Maintains and updates computer skills as needed for work assignments. Demonstrates the ability to utilize software applications for maximum efficiency. Consistently ensures verbal communication is courteous, complete, and professional whether using phone or personal contact. Consistently ensures written communication is accurate, complete and professional in presentation whether word processing or using email. Identifies and promptly resolves billing complaints. Directs issues to supervisor when unable to resolve. Documents in computer system all contacts regarding patient accounts.
Must understand and be able to work accounts throughout the entire revenue cycle for efficiency in answering phones.
Will be responsible for additional miscellaneous job duties as requested such as assisting in self pay collection review once fully trained in all other duties.
This position requires attendance in office.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; post-secondary or trade courses in accounting, business, and communications would be helpful for this position.
Six months' related work experience required. Computer skills essential.
When applicable and if desired, leadership may require related experience to the Associate Insurance Representative at Sanford Health for internal applicants.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0213720
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Featured: No
Salary : $15 - $23
