IME Financial Coordinator

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Westchester, IL

4h • $22 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time IME Financial Coordinator for their corporate office in Westchester, IL. This role is responsible for following up on Independent Medical Exams (IME) and related services, ensuring timely payment from payers such as health plans, workers' compensation adjusters, legal offices, and employers. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This is a hybrid role, working Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of one year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Nice To Haves

• Workers Comp experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Mails out bills with reports to insurance company or law firm.
• Submits claims and documentation to responsible parties for processing and payment.
• Maintaining telephone contact with parties as needed to inform and update.
• Maintaining documentation of all correspondence and contact with carrier, claimant, physician, attorneys, etc. to ensure a comprehensive and detailed source of information regarding the case.
• Complete account review and distribution of payments from unallocated accounts.
• Maintain a positive demeanor with patients, peers, supervisors and physicians, especially when receiving feedback or direction.
• Assist staff members when necessary in a positive and professional manner to ensure the patients receive the utmost in care.
• Perform work with accuracy to minimize error correction by other staff members.
• Double check data entry to ensure the correct information has been entered into the NextGen and Athena system.
• Organize and prioritizes work to make sure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
• Adapt to change in positive and professional manner.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus Incentive Eligible
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED