Insurance Processing Associate

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Insurance Processing Associate-Outpatient Radiology Provide customer service through efficient processing of required information throughout the process of scheduling, pre-registration/pre-admission, and insurance verification in a timely, organized, courteous and professional manner. Verify eligibility and benefits related to insurance coverage including co-pay requirements, deductibles, out of pocket, life time maximums, and obtain authorization and referral requirements on defined organizational accounts. Complete pre-registration process for ambulatory clinics. If you have questions about applying for the Insurance Processing Associate-Outpatient Radiology, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [email protected] Details Full time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE ) Training 6-8 weeks, 7am-3:30pm After training, M-F, flex start 6:30am-9am start-8 hours shift Frist 6 months in the office located at 33rd and Farnam After 6 months, opportunity to work remote (must reside in NE or IA) Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years post-secondary education with coursework in business, medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in accounts receivable, health care billing or customer service (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
• Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities required.
• Knowledge of computer based programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills with aptitude for detail oriented work required.
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 90% accuracy required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an insurance or medical office environment preferred.
• Associate's degree in business administration or college level business coursework preferred.
• Certified coder preferred.
• Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), Outpatient Code Editor (OCE), National Coverage Determination (NCD), and Local Coverage Determination (LCD) edits preferred.
• Knowledge of third party payer edits preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology including International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding preferred.
• Knowledge of databases and flowcharting processes preferred.
• 9005ICAL terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service through efficient processing of required information throughout the process of scheduling, pre-registration/pre-admission, and insurance verification in a timely, organized, courteous and professional manner.
• Verify eligibility and benefits related to insurance coverage including co-pay requirements, deductibles, out of pocket, life time maximums, and obtain authorization and referral requirements on defined organizational accounts.
• Complete pre-registration process for ambulatory clinics.

Benefits

• Full time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE )
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

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