Bartlett Regional Hospital
Insurance Verification Specialist
Bartlett Regional Hospital, Juneau, Alaska, United States, 99811
Insurance Verification Specialist
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for an Insurance Verification Specialist to join our Surgery and Specialty Clinic team! Under direct/general supervision, the Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying all insurance for all types of patients for which a financial chart is created. This includes communication with insurance via phone/website, follow-up with insurance companies, providing certain types of information and forms as requested to insurance companies and communicating/coordinating requirements and criteria regarding a patient's insurance to the billing & clinical departments. The Insurance Verification Specialist receives, verifies and tracks insurance authorizations for in-office care. This position is also responsible for the other duties of the department which include direct communication with patients & providers, answering phones, scheduling patients, check in/out patients, collection of over the counter payments, processing records requests, preparing charts for clinic visits, managing incoming referrals, managing incoming faxes and assisting with Medicaid travel arrangements and pre-authorizations as needed. Support management and administration and help facilitate the day-to-day flow of the surgery/specialty practice. The Insurance Verification Specialist participates in other hospital committees and teams as appropriate. Participates in professional and/or community organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completes annual educational requirements. Experience: Two years clerical experience in a medical office/hospital setting. Experience with insurance verification and prior authorization preferred. Substitution: Postsecondary education can be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. External Hires: This position starts at $23.52 per hour. Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience. Practice Notices: All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for an Insurance Verification Specialist to join our Surgery and Specialty Clinic team! Under direct/general supervision, the Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying all insurance for all types of patients for which a financial chart is created. This includes communication with insurance via phone/website, follow-up with insurance companies, providing certain types of information and forms as requested to insurance companies and communicating/coordinating requirements and criteria regarding a patient's insurance to the billing & clinical departments. The Insurance Verification Specialist receives, verifies and tracks insurance authorizations for in-office care. This position is also responsible for the other duties of the department which include direct communication with patients & providers, answering phones, scheduling patients, check in/out patients, collection of over the counter payments, processing records requests, preparing charts for clinic visits, managing incoming referrals, managing incoming faxes and assisting with Medicaid travel arrangements and pre-authorizations as needed. Support management and administration and help facilitate the day-to-day flow of the surgery/specialty practice. The Insurance Verification Specialist participates in other hospital committees and teams as appropriate. Participates in professional and/or community organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completes annual educational requirements. Experience: Two years clerical experience in a medical office/hospital setting. Experience with insurance verification and prior authorization preferred. Substitution: Postsecondary education can be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. External Hires: This position starts at $23.52 per hour. Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience. Practice Notices: All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.