Insurance Specialist-Temp
Insurance Specialist-TempKey Responsibilities:
Follow up on claim status via insurance portals or calls to payers to determine adjudication and details.
Call payers and patients as needed to resolve claim rejections, challenge processing decisions, and verify insurance coverage.
Verify patient insurance eligibility and coordination of benefits.
Review and analyze payer correspondence.
Investigate electronic claim rejections.
Submit claims for processing corrections, to secondary insurances, or to updated addresses.
Research requests for insurance payment retractions.
Monitor and notify management of payer trends and/or claim processing issues.
Meet or exceed productivity and quality KPI goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience:
High School diploma or GED
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changes in policies, regulations, and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with others
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred Education/Experience:
Previous health insurance billing experience
Working knowledge of medical terminology