Insurance Specialist - Rheumatology - Windsor - Hybrid (On-Site Training)

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

14d•$18 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology in Champaign on Windsor is seeking a full-time Insurance Specialist from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. There is a possibility of working hybrid remote following the successful completion of training and competencies as determined by the department. Duties include assisting the department by scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies, and filling in during the absence of the receptionist. Job Qualifications and Expectations

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical office setting
Prior experience with health insurance system
Prior experience with imaging authorizations

Responsibilities

Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
Complete assigned EMR tasks.
Accurately obtain the necessary information to process and submit prior authorization requests.
Accurately determine and document if specific services are covered benefits.
Proficiently utilize third party payer portals, insurance payer portals, or governmental payer portals to process submission of prior authorization requests.
Utilize phone calls for prior authorization submission only when unable to perform on portals.
Accurately update insurance information, authorization status, and any other pertinent information required for scheduling.
Advocate for patients/providers by processing referrals in a time sensitive manner.
Scheduling patient appointments (including entering lab orders, imaging orders and referrals).
Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
Review and respond to the EMR work list per department standard work.
Complete lab order entries
Complete and submit patient assistance forms.
Perform related work as required.