Insurance Verification Specialist

Insurance Verification Specialist
JOB CATEGORY |Administrative
POSITION TYPE |Full-Time
FLSA | non-exempt
RISK EXPOSURE| Low
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR |Director of Billing

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for completing Live VOB’s with the insurance companies. Gather all the appropriate demographics for the patients' charts.

• Promote the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
• Provide excellent customer service for clients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain a timely turnaround for live VOBs.
• Work with admissions to achieve the most accurate insurance information and perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with combination of education
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Customer service Collections.
• Knowledgeable in the field of Substance Abuse treatment.
• Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Billing Systems and/or other scheduling applications, Collaborate MD.

SKILLS:
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Bournewood Hospitals reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (N=needed P=preferred)
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