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Indiana University

Part-Time Insurance Coordinator

Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Overview The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we\'ve become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

Job Summary

Coordinates insurance claim filings including submission, tracking, payment posting, allocation, and appeal of denials

Submits and tracks pre-determinations and prior authorizations

Establishes and maintains contact with 3rd party pay (insurance) providers to ensure awareness of process, qualifications, and coverage changes

Counsels patients, students, faculty, and staff regarding 3rd party coverage

Generates patient statements and other invoices

Performs data entry, posts payments, reconciles billings and invoices, checks balances and maintains patient files

Works with insurance companies to perform insurance billing, review, and verification of accounts in accordance with program provisions

Verifies eligibility and benefits, obtains pre-authorizations, enters medical codes, requests payments, and resolves account issues

May assist with other functions of revenue cycle operations

May perform accounts receivable audits and adjustments

May run reports related to medical and dental billing

Qualifications EDUCATION

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

Post-high school courses in insurance billing, data processing, and medical terminology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years of experience in medical billing, or a related field

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate with patients and providers

Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana This is a fully remote position. However, this is subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary $18 to $22 per hour based on experience

Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity statements and campus safety information are part of the posting to ensure compliance with applicable policies.

Job Classification Career Level: Part Time Employee FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Part Time Employee Job Family: Part Time Employee

Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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