Insurance Verification Specialist

Company: US Oncology, Inc.
Location: Warren
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Overview The Hope Center for Cancer Care is focused on fighting cancer and blood disorders in the greater Youngstown - Warren metro area Mon thru Fri with no weekends, nights, or holidays Full benefits Wellness Program 3 weeks paid vacation Responsibilities Successfully work with payers via portal, electronic/telephonic and/or fax communications to verify insurance eligibility and benefit levels Communicate with patients, clinical partners, financial counselors, and others as necessary to facilitate authorization process. Review demographic and insurance information in patient accounts Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum of One (1) year experience in hospital billing/pre-authorization or insurance verification SPECIAL SKILLS: Exceptional customer relations skills Knowledge of online insurance eligibility systems Excellent typing and computer skills Familiarity with Medical Terminology Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize work and maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum of One (1) year experience in hospital billing/pre-authorization or insurance verification SPECIAL SKILLS: Exceptional customer relations skills Knowledge of online insurance eligibility systems Excellent typing and computer skills Familiarity with Medical Terminology Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize work and maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.Successfully work with payers via portal, electronic/telephonic and/or fax communications to verify insurance eligibility and benefit levels Communicate with patients, clinical partners, financial counselors, and others as necessary to facilitate authorization process. Review demographic and insurance information in patient accounts Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality

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