Insurance Specialist - Internal Medicine - Windsor

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

5d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Insurance Specialist at the Windsor clinic in Champaign, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no night or weekend requirements. The role obtains authorizations and predeterminations for radiology and laboratory exams and outgoing referrals in accordance with established rules and procedures. Work is performed in a clinical setting and involves contact with insurance carriers, radiology personnel, and clinical team members. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Hearing within, or correctable to, the normal range.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

Obtain required authorizations for imaging exams, laboratory work, and referrals through online insurance sites and phone calls.
Update insurance information, authorization status, and other pertinent information.
Correspond with appropriate personnel about insurance status or retroactive authorizations.
Regularly check the Inbasket for authorization requests or follow-up questions from referring offices.
Provide insurance guidance to team members and providers and demonstrate understanding of insurance requirements.
Attend Christie Clinic-sponsored classes about changes to insurance requirements in the electronic medical record and individual carrier updates.
Act as a liaison between Internal Medicine and other Christie Clinic departments to refer patients to specialized providers for internal and external referrals.
Schedule tests, laboratory work, appointments, and related items.
Attend and participate in daily, weekly, and monthly department huddles.
Maintain the Internal Medicine scheduler work list by prioritizing current and follow-up patients effectively.
Maintain an organized work area, including filing patient orders and routers.
Perform related work as required.