What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reimbursement Specialist - Insurance/Authorizations position at UT Southwestern?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under moderate supervision to provide policy analysis and recommendations to management related to reimbursement projects and functions.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
Applicant must live in the Greater DFW area
Shift: TBD: Possibly 7:30a-4pm, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30a-5pm (Monday thru Friday) including 30-minute lunch break
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
Advanced Records Technician (ART) Upon Hire or
(RRA) REGISTERED RECORDS ADMIN Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES
Ophthalmology Department Job Duties
Identifies and verifies essential information pertaining to guarantor, subscriber, insurance verification/eligibility, and precertification on all applicable patient accounts
Effectively communicates with team members to ensure everything is correct, referral on file, estimates complete, etc., for upcoming dates of service
Monitors patient work queues/DAR to review accounts that require estimates, verification and/or authorization
Verifies patient insurance benefits and eligibility for all applicable scheduled services specific to the type of appointment, procedure and/or exam, and site of service via carrier websites or calling insurance companies
Address and resolve plan alerts/errors and insurance filing order discrepancies
Create and call patients with cost estimate for scheduled appointments
Counsels clinical staff and/or patients regarding benefit information when “out of network” situations arise or other potential carrier concerns
Ensures that patients are aware of financial obligations, cost of care, access to financial education material, and appropriate financial acknowledgement is documented
Ensures exams are scheduled with proper patient class
Evaluates physician referral and authorization requirements to ensure requirements are met prior to date of service. Tracks accounts to resolution.
Coordinates provider peer-to-peer appointments for applicable authorization denials
Documents pertinent information in system based upon department documentation standards
Maintains department productivity standards
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under moderate supervision to provide policy analysis and recommendations to management related to reimbursement projects and functions.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Applicant must live in the Greater DFW area
Shift: TBD: Possibly 7:30a-4pm, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30a-5pm (Monday thru Friday) including 30-minute lunch break
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
- Experience
Preferred
- Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Records Technician (ART) Upon Hire or
(RRA) REGISTERED RECORDS ADMIN Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES
Ophthalmology Department Job Duties
Identifies and verifies essential information pertaining to guarantor, subscriber, insurance verification/eligibility, and precertification on all applicable patient accounts
Effectively communicates with team members to ensure everything is correct, referral on file, estimates complete, etc., for upcoming dates of service
Monitors patient work queues/DAR to review accounts that require estimates, verification and/or authorization
Verifies patient insurance benefits and eligibility for all applicable scheduled services specific to the type of appointment, procedure and/or exam, and site of service via carrier websites or calling insurance companies
Address and resolve plan alerts/errors and insurance filing order discrepancies
Create and call patients with cost estimate for scheduled appointments
Counsels clinical staff and/or patients regarding benefit information when “out of network” situations arise or other potential carrier concerns
Ensures that patients are aware of financial obligations, cost of care, access to financial education material, and appropriate financial acknowledgement is documented
Ensures exams are scheduled with proper patient class
Evaluates physician referral and authorization requirements to ensure requirements are met prior to date of service. Tracks accounts to resolution.
Coordinates provider peer-to-peer appointments for applicable authorization denials
Documents pertinent information in system based upon department documentation standards
Maintains department productivity standards
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
