Insurance Verification Clerk

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital•Alexandria, LA

11d•$12 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Coordinates the registration and insurance verification of all patients scheduled at the Facility. Reports To: Business Office Manager Classification: Non-Exempt QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED required. Two years experience in medical office preferred. Computer experience required. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE Category III – Office Environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Contact patients scheduled for surgery to verify accuracy of demographics and enter any corrections into software system. Determine primary/secondary insurance carriers, verify benefit coverage and ensure data is entered. Calculate patient liability amount due on date of service. Inform the patient of disclosures concerning out of network providers and insurances. Ensure all contact with patients is recorded in the notes section of the software system. Observe patient confidentiality at all times and adheres to all HIPPA guidelines. Compliant with all financial policies and procedures of the department and facility. Participate in all cross training activities. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least two hours per day. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation: $11.81 - $19.10 an hour based on applicable job experience We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital A Patient-Focused, Physician-Owned Hospital The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient’s self-image as “other-wise healthy” and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large. The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology. In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services. The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Computer experience required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

Contact patients scheduled for surgery to verify accuracy of demographics and enter any corrections into software system.
Determine primary/secondary insurance carriers, verify benefit coverage and ensure data is entered.
Calculate patient liability amount due on date of service.
Inform the patient of disclosures concerning out of network providers and insurances.
Ensure all contact with patients is recorded in the notes section of the software system.
Observe patient confidentiality at all times and adheres to all HIPPA guidelines.
Compliant with all financial policies and procedures of the department and facility.
Participate in all cross training activities.
Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.