Description

Join our amazing team at The Steadman Clinic, and be an integral part of a cutting-edge organization that is amongst the best in the world at what they do. This is an excellent opportunity to take your health care career to the next level in a unique and highly valuable role, or kick it off with a world-class organization in an amazing facility. Vail, Colorado is one of our nation's iconic mountain destinations, and highly desirable spot to live if you love the outdoors. This position is eligible for our excellent benefit packages and perks (including a wellness benefit you can use for your ski pass!), and strong work-life harmony. This is an IN OFFICE role.

The Insurance Specialist is responsible for verifying network status and benefits for new patients and pre-authorizing all scheduled surgeries/procedures.

Location: Avon, CO.

Classification: full-time, non-exempt position; eligible for benefits.

Compensation: $22 - $24/hour DOE

Start date: Spring 2024 - Applications for this position will be accepted until 30 days from the posting date. If the position is not filled during this time, the application window will be extended. Candidates who are selected to move through the interviewing process will be contacted directly.

Key responsibilities

• Calls and verifies benefits, eligibility and network status for new patients.
• Notifies patient of out of network status with their insurance.
• Obtains pre-authorization with insurance company and provide CPT code for determination of authorization.
• Must document in-patients’ charts all communication with insurance companies, adjusters and patients.
• Provides estimates for patients who are self-pay and collects money.
• Obtains signed waivers from patients prior to surgery.

Requirements

• Some college education preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in customer service, insurance, healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 verifications (Internal Classification of Diseases) as well as CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, preferred.
• Coding experience in Orthopedics, preferred.
• Personal characteristics which include flexibility, enthusiasm, effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook/Office.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Company 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• FAMLI Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance; AD&D; Hospital Indemnity
• Referral Program Incentive
• Parking Available
• Discretionary Bonus Program and Ski Pass Benefit
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.