5.241_PB Northwestern_Insurance Verification Representative II

Job Purpose

The Insurance Verification Representative II is responsible for obtaining and providing accurate and complete data input for precertification/preauthorization from insurance companies  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work effectively with insurance companies to obtain pre-certification/authorization for services
• Place calls to various health plans to obtain appropriate precertification prior to the patient`s appointment 
• Ability to understand/interpret documented clinical information and relay pertinent medical/clinical information to the insurance company 
• Fax to pre-certification request form to insurance company
• Maintain files and security of confidential information utilizing host system to scan and input data as per established procedures
• Verify medical insurance information and documents in scheduling/registration modules
• Review claim denials and rejections
• Accurately enter and update patient data, and other general data, into the computer system
• Patient intake; insurance verification, notification of copays/patient liability and confirmation of demographics 
• Maintain account work progress, including but not limited to updating authorization logs, account referral in EMR, authorization paperwork and issue reports
• Demonstrate knowledge of varied managed care insurance and regulatory guidelines
• Meet and maintain daily productivity/quality standards established in departmental policies 
• Use the MPower workflow system, client host system and other tools available to collect payments and resolve accounts 
• Adhere to the policies and procedures established for the client/team 
• Communicate effectively with physician offices and patients
• Place outbound call to patients with precertification notification
• Work independently from assigned work queues
• Maintain confidentiality at all times 
• 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
• Medical terminology knowledge required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of healthcare or physician's office related experience in obtaining and handling pre-authorizations
• Proficiency with MS Office. Must have basic Excel skillset 
• Experience with GE Centricity, EPIC PB, Allscripts, Cerner, preferred 
• Extensive knowledge of individual payor websites, including eviCore, Navinet and Novitasphere
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, CPT Codes, Modifiers and Diagnosis Codes 
• Ability to work well individually and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills/oral and written 

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.

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