Overview
Job Summary
The Verification Specialist is responsible for obtaining accurate insurance information for the verification process; per the department policy and procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
- Secure necessary insurance and patient demographic information while following HIPAA laws
- Verify and enter appropriate insurance into billing system
- Manage unbilled front end holds and patient outbound follow-up to patient accounts to obtain information required to bill
- Follow department procedures to notify Leadership to submit Payor updates
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-2 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry; preferred
- Billing and Collections experience; preferred
- Knowledge of all Government, Commercial and Private payers; preferred
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Intermediate customer service and phone skills
- Able to work independently and in a team setting
- Able to navigate internet portals and webpages for research purposes
Computer Skills
- Intermediate with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientain, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected vetera status.
Pay Range
USD $15.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
