What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Insurance Verification Specialist (7340) position at FIRST UROLOGY P S C?
Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Remote work is possible after 6 months of training at the Jeffersonville, IN location.
About First Urology, PSC
As the largest urologic provider in the greater Louisville and southern Indiana area, First Urology offers comprehensive urologic care for men, women and children of all ages. At First Urology, our physicians are dedicated to finding solutions to a wide range of issues to help patients regain to the quality of life they deserve. Recent groundbreaking advancements include First Urology’s utilization of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound as a game-changing technology in the treatment of prostate cancer. HIFU can provide precise and complete destruction of prostate cancer, while preserving normal bladder and erectile function for most men. As a Regional Center of Excellence, First Urology is the first practice in America to use the newly FDA approved Sonablate HIFU system. To find learn more about First Urology, go to www.1sturology.com
Why First Urology?
First Urology has been awarded Best Places to Work in Louisville and Southern Indiana by Business First of Louisville for eight years in a row! We offer competitive compensation, a strong 401k, generous PTO, employee vacation rentals, and a strong work-life balance supported by a no-nights/no-weekends schedule.
Position Summary:
The Medical Insurance Verification Specialist at First Urology is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely verification of patient insurance coverage prior to scheduled services. This role plays a critical managing and resolving insurance claims and accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement for medical services provided.
Responsibilities
- Verify patients' insurance coverage and benefits by contacting insurance companies via phone, online portals, or other communication channels.
- Obtain and document accurate information regarding patient demographics, insurance plans, and policy numbers.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance plans, policies, and procedures to facilitate efficient verification and billing processes.
- Process good faith estimates.
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients, addressing concerns and inquiries related to insurance coverage and billing.
- Handles inbound calls from locations, patients, etc. with general insurance questions.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in hospital or medical billing insurance department.
- 1 year experience working with Electronic Health Record software.
- Experience with websites such as Availity, Experian, Navinet, Medicaid, etc.
Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); associate degree or higher a plus.
Benefits:
- 401(k) company contribution of 7.5% annual salary (whether you contribute or not)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Company Paid Life insurance 20k
- Company Paid AD&D 20K
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability 60%
- 6 Days of Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 10 Days of Vacation Time
- Milestone Checks
- Cabin/Condo for vacations
EEOC Statement:
First Urology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. May be required to undergo background check and/or drug screen.