BENEFIT REPRESENTATIVE - REMOTE - MUST RESIDE IN TAMPA BAY AREA
Job description
The Benefit Representative is responsible for accurately and efficiently verifying and documenting all new and existing insurance benefits to ensure that the correct co-pay is collected at the time of service, claims are filed to the correct mailing address, and referral requirements are entered so that the Authorization Representative may obtain referral if required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contacting insurance companies via phone or internet to obtain effective date of insurance coverage, type of coverage, co-pay or co-insurance information, coverage for x-rays and casting, PCP information if required, whether referral is required, and address for claims submission.
- Ensure all benefit information if properly documented in the system.
- Contact patient if information we have is not correct or we are unable to verify benefits for any reason, in order to obtain accurate information prior to patients scheduled appointment.
- Re-verify patient insurance benefits every 60-90 days.
- Properly document the need for referral and coordinate with the Authorization Represenattive to confirm if any authorization questions occur.
- Utilize the Internet (Emdeon, Availity, Humana Military (Tricare) and United Healthcare) online services to obtain insurance benefits.
- Assure compliance with all company plans, policies and procedures set forth by the Florida Orthopaedic Institute
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience with Medical Benefits & Authorizations Required
- Orthopaedic experience preferred
- Athena Practice Management experience a plus
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Must consistently demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity to the confidentiality of the patients personal health information
- Must have a strong customer service ethic
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting
- Proven ability to work objectively with a diverse group of staff and patients
- Must be a team player willing to accept and promote organizational goals and function with minimal supervision.
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