Insurance Verification and Authorization Specialist

Schedule: Full Time - 80 hours/pay period - Monday to Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
At Vivie, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $20.00 to $25.00 per hour (hourly, non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, flexible schedules, and professional growth opportunities.
Let's grow together-apply now and discover the difference you can make at Vivie!
Vivie is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Must be located in MN, WI, or ND. Can work out of any of our Vivie office locations or remotely.
Scope:

• Verify patient insurance eligibility for services.
• Obtain authorization for services from insurance providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and enter appropriate payer in client's chart within the software.
• Notify administration and/or other staff of change in patient eligibility status.
• Investigates any concerns with eligibility.
• Obtain authorization from insurance company based on insurance payer requirements.
• Verify authorization has been obtained with adequate number of visits.
• Scan and enter authorization into the client chart within the software.
• Audit and verify service agreements match information in software.
• Ability to communicate with staff. Enter and maintain required logs and records within software for tracking and auditing purposes.
• Communicate to staff when authorizations are not in place.
• Follow and abide by the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy policy as administered by Knute Nelson.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Education and Experience Required:

• Strong understanding of computer hardware and software applications.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Previous medical experience preferred with knowledge of medical insurances.
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.
• Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, clients and visitors.

Reports To: Accounts Receivable Manager
Equal Opportunity Employer
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