Insurance Coordinator

Company: Key-whitman Eye Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThe Insurance Coordinator position verifies patient eligibility and benefits, provides estimates for in office services and surgical procedures, follows up on patient referrals and answers incoming billing questions from patients.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Answers incoming billing questions and concerns from patientsObtains patient eligibility status and benefit verificationCompiling medical records as neededVerifies patient referral statusAnswers questions from patients, staff and insurance companiesIdentifies and prepares patient refundsPrepares, reviews, and sends patient statementsEvaluates patients financial status and establishes budget payment plans; follows and reports status of delinquent accountsReviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Supervisor; prepares information for the collection agencyPerforms various collections actions including contacting patients by phone; correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payersMaintains strict confidentiality; adheres to HIPAA guidelines and regulationsPerforms other work related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)Knowledge of medical billing/collection practiceKnowledge of business office proceduresKnowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practicesAbility to maintain effective working relationships with patients and employeesAbility to operate a computer, computer software and basic office equipmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without supervision. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.by Jobble

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