Insurance Verification Specialist- Temporary position

Oregon SugiCenter LLC has an opening for a temporary Insurance Verification Specialist.

POSITION PURPOSE: Assist in the daily operation of the business office activities in accordance with Federal, State and Center policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collecting information regarding patient insurance, medical records and demographics, data entry of such information into the computer. Verify insurance benefit; calculate co-payments, deductibles, and patient payments. Contact patient with deposit amount and make appropriate arrangements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed.

• Has ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members.

• Possesses accurate judgment, especially handling insurance claims and dealing with patient accounts.

• Versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Business Office.

• Is courteous, understanding and sympathetic toward patients, physicians and others.

• Maintains regular attendance.

• Organizational skills above average.

• Computer proficiency.

• Handles stressful situations with little or no supervision.

• Handles phone calls concerning patient payments.

• Deals with insurance companies and other payers in a professional manner.

• Follows HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers patient insurance information from appropriate sources and enters into computer system.

• Obtains authorization numbers for patient procedures as necessary.

• Answers telephone as needed.

• Performs other miscellaneous clerical duties as needed.

• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor.

CONTACTS

• Patients

• Patient Family/Significant Others

• Physicians and Physician's Office Personnel

• Insurance Company Personnel

• Facility Personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL)

• Pulling, pushing, bending and lifting.

• Sitting, standing and walking a considerable amount of time.

• Ability to speak and hear clearly.

• Ability to read and write legibly.

• Uses phone often.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma

• Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians

Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Covid vaccination is required.

Interested applicants will need to complete our online employment application.

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