Insurance Verification Representative

Job Purpose

The Insurance Verification Representative is responsible for obtaining and providing accurate and complete data input for insurance verifications in clients host systems

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize payer web portals to obtain patients current insurance information and update the information in the client system.
• Verify insurance information against patient’s insurance cards scanned in client system and ensure the correct and most up to date information is on the patient’s account.
• Once updates are entered in client system, follow procedure on filing the claims.
• Comment all actions taken in internal and client host system
• Work independently from assigned work queues
• Meets and maintains daily productivity/quality standards established in departmental policies 
• Adheres to the policies and procedures established for the client/team 
• Communicate effectively with leadership
• Maintain a professional attitude 
• Other duties as assigned by the management team 
• Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Insurance Verification knowledge helpful
• Experience with practice management software: GE Centricity, EPIC PB, Cerner, Allscripts preferred 
• Knowledge of individual payor websites, including eviCore, Navinet and Novitasphere
• Ability to work well individually and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills
• Proficiency with MS Office. Must have basic Excel skillset 
• Strong communication skills/oral and written 
• Strong organizational skills 

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.