What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Specialist position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Insurance Specialist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
The Insurance Specialist independently manages insurance authorizations, claims processing, and patient registration while coordinating team activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare policies, and delivering exceptional communication and customer service to patients, providers, and insurers.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of medical and insurance billing in a hospital setting and or physician office, preferably in a multi-physician setting.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Hospital clerical or physician office experience.