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Insurance Specialist - Prior Authorization (Remote) - Eastern & Central Timezones


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Pay$18.00 - $21.00 / hour
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: INSIN002994
      About Us:

      Meduit is a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus on optimizing payments, allowing clients to focus on patient care, and pride ourselves on our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and Results-Oriented. Learn more at www.meduitrcm.com.

      About the Role:

      Insurance Specialists are highly focused on the resolution of insurance processing errors and denials and work to resolve hospital and physician billing challenges. You will utilize your expertise in patient billing, claims submission, and payer guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, &, commercial insurers) to effectively work with insurance companies, resolve issues, and ensure accurate and timely payments.

      Title: Insurance Specialist - Prior Authorization

      Schedule: Eastern & Central Time Zones, Monday - Friday

      Location: Remote

      Paid Training: 3 weeks

      Compensation: $18 - $21 per hour base

      Key Responsibilities:

      Reduce outstanding accounts receivable by managing claims inventory

      Speak to patients and insurance companies in a professional manner regarding their outstanding balances

      Gather information from patients, clients/family members, client clinical areas, government agencies, employers, third party payors and/or medical payment programs, etc. both in-person and by telephone to register patients, gather or update information, obtain referrals and pre-authorizations, complete appropriate forms, conduct evaluations, determine benefits and eligibility (insurance, public programs, etc.), determine financial responsibility and/or to identify sources of payment for services

      Request, input, verify, and modify patient's demographic, primary care provider, and payor information

      Provide excellent customer service and timely response to questions and issues related to benefits, billing, claims, payments, etc.

      Answer questions by phone and provide quotes for services; identify financial resources, etc. in accordance with the client policies and procedures

      Utilize various databases and specialized computer software for revenue cycle activities including eligibility verifications, pre-authorizations, medical necessity, review/updating of patient accounts, etc.

      Explain charges, answer questions, and communicate a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patient financial care services and resources to patients, staff, payors, and agencies

      Work with Claims and Collections in order to assist patients and their families with billing and payment activities

      Skills & Competencies:

      Integrity

      Communication

      Problem-solving

      Teamwork

      Required Qualifications:

      High School Diploma/GED

      2+ years of Denials Management experience

      2+ years Medical Billing/Follow-up experience

      Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor experience

      Experience with WC Pre-Access

      Proficiency with PC-based applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)

      Download speed of 30MB or higher & upload speed of 10MB or higher are REQUIRED. (you can test your speed here: https://speedtest.net/)

      Access to a Secure and Private workspace (a space in which no one can hear or see you as you may have protected health information on your screen or you may say names, social security numbers or other PHI)

      Employment eligibility:

      Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

      As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted

      At this time, we are unable to consider candidates residing in the state of New York for this position

      What We Offer:

      Comprehensive paid training

      Medical, dental, and vision insurance

      HSA and FSA available

      401(k) with company match

      Paid Wellness Time and Holidays

      Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

      Internal growth opportunities

      Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected class and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, consistent with applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, satisfactory references, and any required documentation.

      Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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      Equal Opportunity Employer

      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
      For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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