Precertification Specialist

OrthoAlaska • Anchorage, AK

14h • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Precertification Specialist at OPA you will verify medical insurance benefits with third party payers for procedures and services requiring pre-certification and other related functions.

Requirements

• One year of customer service, preferably in the medical industry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can handle multiple tasks at once.
• You are familiar with CPT and ICD-10.
• You have pleasant phone presentation and keen organizational skills.
• You have knowledge of primary and secondary coordination of benefits
• You have knowledge or insurance websites, and government program requirement
• You work proactively for the good of the team and its commitment to patient centered care

Nice To Haves

• Two (s) years medical office experience
• Knowledge of insurance and billing processes
• Experience with NextGen
• Knowledge of Imaging pre-certification

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding customer service to all patients.
• Perform insurance verification and prior authorizations.
• Verify overall health insurance benefits and prepare estimates.
• Educate patients on insurance coverage limits and options.
• Work closely with the billing and other departments providing services.
• As needed compassionately discuss benefits and collect deposits towards procedures.
• Respond timely to requests for benefits, authorizations and estimates for patient requests.

Benefits

• Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
• Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews

What This Job Offers

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