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Saline Health System
Insurance Specialist
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What they do
An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$51,615 / year median in Arkansas
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Your experience matters At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. How you'll contribute The Insurance Specialist is responsible for the verification/documentation of insurance benefits, securing pre-certification/referral numbers and estimating/collecting patient liabilities on all outpatient scheduled procedures. Essential Functions Ensures that pre-certifications required by managed care companies for scheduled surgeries and procedures are obtained on a timely basis and documented in advance of appointment Notifies physician offices and centralized scheduling in the event pre-cert is not obtained in time for patient appointment Heavy phone and payer website contact in accordance with payer pre-cert and verification regulations Communicates with insurance payers regarding any CPT code discrepancies or changes made due to radiologist discretion Performs insurance verification, eligibility and pre-certification for outpatient scheduled procedures. Maintains current knowledge of outpatient imaging policies and procedures Verifies the patient has active insurance coverage and obtains insurance benefits utilizing insurance eligibility tools, payer websites and payer phone systems Communicates with Benefits and Notification Specialist whenever a patient has no verifiable insurance benefits to cover a scheduled procedure Works closely with physician offices and departments of the hospital when obtaining clinical information, providing them with necessary information or forwarding relevant documents to them. Creates and explains patient liability estimate for all scheduled and add-on procedures Contacts patient or physician offices when insurance information invalid or termed for all scheduled procedures Provides registration functions, as needed Performs other duties as assigned What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
- mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more… Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
- Required Two years of college or medical office specialist education
- Preferred Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Where We Are:
The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.EEOC Statement:
Saline Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.