It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Role:
The Insurance Verification and Authorization Representative performs verification of benefits and obtains authorizations in accordance with all state, federal and third party payor contractual requirements.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of medical billing and collection or office experience
• Knowledge of third party billing and state and federal collection regulations preferred
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task independently with little guidance
• Must be self-motivated and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate typing and data entry skills
Competencies:
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all employees:
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advanced electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Job Responsibilities:
• Performs insurance benefit verification for all payors.
• Obtains authorization as required by plan benefit.
• Processes incoming correspondence from payors.
• Resolves any issues with coverage and escalates complicated issues to the Supervisor.
• Ensures timely, complete and accurate processing of benefit information.
• Prepares monthly nursing home room and board invoices.
• Collaborates with Medicaid Eligibility Vendor to obtain Medicaid eligibility.
• Obtains patient responsibility payment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.