Hiring Now Insurance Verification Rep I

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

4d•$19 - $29

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a non-profit hospital located in the beautiful city of Sarasota, Florida. From our upper floors, you can see the beautiful white sand beaches of Siesta Key, the #1 rated beach in the United States. Our health care system is rapidly growing. We have recently built an additional hospital in Venice, Florida, have added a new Cancer Institute on our Sarasota campus, and are planning a new hospital location in North Port, Florida. The positions we post are additions, not replacements. If you are looking for a place to call home, where people matter, we may be the right fit for you. Responsible for obtaining accurate health insurance benefits verification of eligibility status and assist with authorizations using electronic verification systems or by contacting payers directly to determine level of insurance coverage. Ensures the pre-registration process is complete for all assigned accounts at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date of service whenever possible. Identifies copayments, coinsurance, and policy limitations, and advises patient and collects amount before the time of service. Follows up on missing authorizations. If authorization is not obtained within 48-hours prior to service, contacts patient to advise them of their options for rescheduling/follow-up with physician’s office or proceeding without authorization.

Requirements

Require a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of medical insurance verification / authorizations experience.
Require a general knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Prefer typing skills minimum thirty (30) words per minute.
Prefer working knowledge of ICD-9/ ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Prefer demonstrated excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette skills.
Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
Prefer general knowledge of medical terminology.
Prefer the ability to communicate clearly and effectively; excellent written skills and spelling/grammar.
Prefer experience in patient interviewing.
Prefer prior demonstrated customer-centered service experience and ability to be flexible with changing priorities, demands and requests.
Prefer demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.
Prefer strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Obtaining accurate health insurance benefits verification of eligibility status
Assist with authorizations using electronic verification systems or by contacting payers directly to determine level of insurance coverage
Ensures the pre-registration process is complete for all assigned accounts at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date of service whenever possible
Identifies copayments, coinsurance, and policy limitations, and advises patient and collects amount before the time of service
Follows up on missing authorizations
If authorization is not obtained within 48-hours prior to service, contacts patient to advise them of their options for rescheduling/follow-up with physician’s office or proceeding without authorization

Benefits

Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screening
Free confidential counseling services
Employee Discount Programs
Recognition Programs
Referral Programs
Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!