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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Memorial Medical Center
Job Title: Insurance Specialist
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Patient Access Supervisor
FLSA: Non-exempt
Your experience matters
Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
How youll contribute
The Insurance Specialist is responsible for the verification/documentation of insurance benefits securing pre-certification/referral numbers and estimating/collecting patient liabilities on all outpatient scheduled procedures..
Essential Functions
- Ensures that pre-certifications required by managed care companies for scheduled surgeries and procedures are obtained on a timely basis and documented in advance of appointment
- Notifies physician offices and centralized scheduling in the event pre-cert is not obtained in time for patient appointments
- Heavy phone and payer website contact in accordance with payer pre-cert and verification regulations
- Communicates with insurance payers regarding any CPT code discrepancies or changes made due to radiologist discretion
- Performs insurance verification eligibility and pre-certification for outpatient scheduled procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge of outpatient imaging policies and procedures
- Verifies the patient has active insurance coverage and obtains insurance benefits utilizing insurance eligibility tools payer websites and payer phone systems
- Communicates with Benefits and Notification Specialist whenever a patient has no verifiable insurance benefits to cover a scheduled procedure
- Works closely with physician offices and departments of the hospital when obtaining clinical information providing them with necessary information or forwarding relevant documents to them.
- Creates and explains patient liability estimate for all scheduled and add-on procedures
- Contacts patient or physician offices when insurance information invalid or termed for all scheduled procedures
- Provides registration functions as needed
Nonessential Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Two years of college or medical office specialist education - Preferred
Skills & Experience:
- One year experience with obtaining and verifying pre-certifications with various insurance companies Required.
- Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Must be able to function appropriately in a multi-task setting.
- Working knowledge of managed care and third party payors
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Memorial Medical Center
Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces NM and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Retail Sales
- Business Management
- Outside Sales
- Telemarketing
- Insurance Sales
- Medicare
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
