Job Description/Performance Evaluation
Title: Insurance Verification Clerk
Job Summary:
Primary responsibility is to verify insurance benefits, obtain/maintain authorizations and enter into data base system.
Job Qualifications:
Education: High School Graduate or equivalency (College Preferred).
Experience: One year experience with insurance background.
Skills: Excellent phone, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. The ability to establish & maintain a professional rapport with insurance company representatives.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in a routine office environment. Noise level may be moderately high, the ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.
The ability to travel locally and some exposure to inclement weather. Possible exposure to toxic materials, toner, etc.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged sitting and some standing required. The occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to fifty pounds.
Frequent need to stoop, kneel and reach while accessing files. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Required problem solving skills.
Essential Functions:
Ensures accurate entry, access and retrieval of data base information ..
Verifies insurance benefits .
Pre-certifies initial insurance coverage . Follows up to maintain required re-certification coverage authorization; enters patient information regarding authorization/coverage approval .
Performs special projects and other duties as requested
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May assist with the billing, payroll and filing procedures.
Promotes agency philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients, families, physicians and community agencies.
Statement of Understanding: I have read the above job description and essential functions. I understand and agree to carry out these responsibilities as assigned. I understand and acknowledge that nothing contained in this job description may be construed as limiting the employer’s right to discipline or terminate my employment at any time for failure to perform satisfactorily.
HCL / Insurance Verification Clerk
Org. 010101
PROVISTA HEALTHCARE - 1568446185
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- similar: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person