What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Insurance Verification Specialist position at Via Linda Behavioral Hospital?
Responsibilities:
The Lead Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing financial folders, ensuring all demographics and patient information is correct in MS4. Collecting co-pays/deductibles from patients and collecting insurance payments, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collecting personnel.
This role is full-time Saturday – Wednesday and must be comfortable working independently with little supervision on the weekends.
Qualifications:
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Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.
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The Lead Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing financial folders, ensuring all demographics and patient information is correct in MS4. Collecting co-pays/deductibles from patients and collecting insurance payments, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collecting personnel.
This role is full-time Saturday – Wednesday and must be comfortable working independently with little supervision on the weekends.
Qualifications:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans; and a working knowledge of computers and business software programs (Excel/Word) preferred. Experience leading others directly or indirectly in a similar environment preferred.
Additional Requirements: May be required to work flexible hours and support additional tasks as assigned.
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