Christie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Insurance Specialist from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the Windsor clinic in Champaign.

Duties include obtaining authorizations and any predeterminations for all Radiology/Laboratory exams and any outgoing referrals in accordance with established rules and procedures.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Obtaining all authorizations for all required imaging exams, labs and/or referrals through online insurance sites and through phone calls.
• Updating insurance information, authorization status, and any other pertinent information.
• Correspondence concerning insurance status or retro authorizations with appropriate personnel.
• Check Inbasket regularly for authorization requests or follow up questions from referring offices.
• Provide insurance guidance to team members or providers. Demonstrate understanding of insurance requirements.
• Attend Christie Clinic sponsored classes for changes to insurance requirements in the electronic medical record and individual carrier updates.
• Act as a liaison between Internal Medicine and other Christie Clinic departments in order to refer patients to specialized providers for internal and external referrals.
• Schedule tests, labs, appointments, etc.
• Attend and participate in daily, weekly, monthly department huddles.
• Maintain Internal Medicine scheduler work list by effectively prioritizing both current and follow up patients.
• Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
• Perform related work as required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting for prolonged periods of time. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting and involves contact with insurance carriers, radiology personnel, and various clinical team members. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

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