What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Claims Representative position at Sidney Regional Medical Center?
Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a determined and intelligent full-time Insurance Claims Representative to join our Patient Financial Services team.
At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients’ well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your diligence and expertise will help improve their experience greatly!
Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Why Us:
- Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile.
- Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference.
- Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Follow up with insurance companies on outstanding billed claims.
- Research and correct claims as needed to ensure proper payment.
- Process rejected claims and resubmit for payment.
- Review, correct, and resubmit any errors on claims not accepted into the adjudication system.
- Review and reconcile all insurance credit balances.
- Stay current on all daily correspondence from payers.
- Identify and initiate any necessary appeals on claims.
- Identify potential account adjustments in accordance with established processes.
- Contact customer in regard to requests for additional insurance information that may be needed for processing claims as requested by insurance companies.
- Remain current on insurance billing regulations and compliance issues.
- Update processes accordingly.
- Review all payer newsletters and stay up to date on policies.
- Run and work numerous aging accounts.
- Understand the importance of accounts receivable numbers and maintain standards set for each payer.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED.
- Prefer 2-3 years of healthcare billing experience.
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off.
- Growing 401(k) retirement program up to 5% company match.
- Comprehensive dental and vision insurance.
- Comprehensive dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance.
- Insurance for critical illness, health, and life.
Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
