Benefit Verification Specialist

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare•Franklin, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for obtaining insurance verifications for clients seeking admission to psych treatment services. The position will support finance and admissions functions across multiple locations, helping patients gain access to life changing treatment programs.

Requirements

High school diploma
Two (2) years of directly related experience.
Demonstrates strong problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrates strong customer service skills
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates successful collaborative skills working with a variety of groups
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Demonstrates functional knowledge of basic behavioral health terminology
Demonstrates familiarity with insurance billing policies and practices
Demonstrates commitment to the vision and values of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Verifies client insurance benefit information.
Verifies specific benefits and documents specifics for various plans.
Verifies client responsibility such as deductibles and co-insurance.
Identifies any coverage restrictions.
Obtains authorizations, pre-certifications and referrals.
Reports reimbursement trends and barriers to leadership.
Ensures work is performed in compliance with all company and regulatory requirements, protecting the privacy of client information.
Communicates benefit information to all necessary team members in a timely and accurate manner.
Manages and uploads patient scanned documents such as insurance authorizations.
Reviews patient accounts.
Provide backup for Revenue Cycle Specialists, as needed.
Attends team meetings and trainings, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.