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Overview
This position will work 7:30am-5:30pm, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday and also desires the candidate to live within a commutable distance to the Central Business Office location.
This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.
Overview
The US Oncology Network is looking for a n Insurance Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology ! This full time hybrid remote position will support our Central Business Office location in Richardson, TX. This position will work 7:30am-5:30pm, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday and also desires the candidate to live within a commutable distance to the Central Business Office location.
This position can be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.
As a part of The US Oncology Network , Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same todayat Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve More breakthroughs. More victories. in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nations largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Insurance Specialist do?
Under general supervision, is responsible for payer and patient account balances being paid timely and remaining current . Performs collection activities such as monitoring delinquent accounts, resolving billing problems, and answering routine and non-routine account inquiries . Follows standard procedures and pre-established guidelines to complete tasks . Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncologys Shared Values .
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities:
- Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection efforts with payers.
- Identifies trends with payor and reports to leadership timely.
- Attends payor calls with regional representatives for collaborative resolution.
- Prepares comprehensive appeals to resolve denials with insurance companies.
- Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues .
- Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are accurate.
- Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors .
- Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status .
- Recommends accounts for collection or write-off .
- Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations.
- May refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans .
- Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations .
- Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records .
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned .
The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:
Level 1
- High School diploma or equivalent required .
- Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required .
- Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required .
- Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines .
- Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position .
- CPC certification preferred.
- Accounts Receivable experience strongly preferred.
Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)
- Minimum four (4) years combined medical billing and payment experience required
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical coding, preferably oncology coding
- Associates degree in Finance , Business or four years revenue cycle experience preferred
- Minimum two (2) years insurance resolution experience resolving issues with patients and payers as well as four (4) years combined medical billing and payment experience required
- Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
- Demonstrate knowledge of oncology medical coding
- Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
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