Insurance Follow Up Representative

MultiCare Health System • Yakima, WA

54d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Insurance Follow-Up Specialist contributes to the financial viability of the organization by assuring that accounts have been properly billed and reimbursed. Responsibilities include contacting the appropriate insurance company to secure and expedite payments through the follow-up and appeals resolution processes, and acting as a functional leader or reference source. This position requires discretion and good judgment in decision-making and representation of MultiCare. Work situations are varied and require extensive insurance billing, follow-up and appeal knowledge, and strong customer service skills. This position provides the link in communication between MultiCare and the patient, insurance companies/third party payers and the provider of service or departmental staff. The Insurance Follow-Up Specialist performs these functions at a complex level of implementation, analysis and resolution.

Requirements

• Two years post high school education or AA degree preferred
• Related health care or insurance industry experience
• Knowledge of Federal and State billing requirements preferred
• Minimum two (2) years patient accounting experience preferred
• May substitute bachelors degree in Finance or Business Administration for experience

Responsibilities

• contacting the appropriate insurance company to secure and expedite payments through the follow-up and appeals resolution processes
• acting as a functional leader or reference source
• communication between MultiCare and the patient, insurance companies/third party payers and the provider of service or departmental staff

Benefits

• competitive salary
• medical
• dental
• retirement benefits
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees