Insurance Verification Specialist - Lutz at Suncoast Skin Solutions

<div id="postingDetailsPreview"> <div class="mt-4"> <div> <div class="label-position-before"><span id="label" class="quick-stat-label">Job Posting Title: Insurance Verification Specialist</span></div> <div class="label-position-before">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="pt-4 pb-4 text-heading-01"><strong>Job Description:</strong></div> <div> <div class="fr-view"> <p id="isPasted">Job Summary</p> <p>Full Time: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm</p> <p>Corporate Office - Lutz (In-office position)</p> <p>The insurance verification specialist ensures that patients’ health care benefits cover required procedures. They contact a patient’s insurance company to verify coverage levels and work with individuals to educate them on their benefits information. This is an in-office, full-time days position.</p> <p><strong>Administrative</strong></p> <ul> <li>Verify insurance information for new patients and referrals</li> <li>Handle payments for services not covered by insurance</li> <li>Update insurance information for existing patients</li> <li>Call to obtain pre-authorization for recommended services and procedures</li> <li>Explain to patients what their financial responsibilities will be</li> <li>Inform relevant clinical staff about denials</li> <li>Answer questions related to billing and insurance</li> <li>Fill our documentation required for billing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Legal</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately</li> <li>Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information</li> <li>Practices within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities</li> <li>Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPPA, and CLIA</li> </ul> <p><strong>Communication</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recognizes and respects cultural diversity</li> <li>Adapts communication to individuals ability to understand</li> <li>Uses professional, pleasant telephone technique</li> <li>Uses medical terminology appropriately</li> <li>Treats all patients with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect</li> <li>Works as a team player</li> <li>Treats all staff in a professional and respectful manner</li> <li>Projects a professional manner and image</li> <li>Consistent attendance and punctuality</li> <li>Adherence to time clock procedures</li> </ul> <p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Efficiency</li> <li>Attention to details</li> <li>Organized</li> <li>Punctual</li> <li>Takes initiative/Proactive</li> <li>Team Player</li> <li>Honesty/Integrity</li> <li>Flexible</li> <li>Calm under pressure</li> <li>“A Doer”/Persistence</li> <li>Problem solver/Strategic thinking/Creativity</li> <li>Analytical skills</li> <li>Clear and concise communication/Listening skills</li> <li>Quick Learner/Intelligence</li> <li>Follow through on commitments</li> <li>Enthusiastic/Friendly/ Positive attitude</li> <li>Openness to advice and constructive criticism</li> <li>Strong work ethic</li> </ul> <p>High school diploma, AA degree preferred. Insurance Verification experience preferred, Knowledgeable in computer programs and medical terminology, EMR systems, Communication skills, Customer Service, Detail Oriented Focus, Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) a plus</p> </div> </div> <div class="pt-4 pb-2 flex flex-row">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div>