Benefit Verification Specialist at Eye Center of Texas

Bellaire, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Benefits Verification, Data Entry, Insurance Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Electronic Medical Records, Judgment, Flexibility, Communication, Problem Solving, Prior Authorization, Quality Review, Patient Access, Reimbursement Trends

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Company Overview Eye Center of Texas has 6 Board Certified Ophthalmologists and 8 Therapeutic Optometrist with 6 locations. Our nationally renowned physicians, combined with the most advanced medical technology, gives us the opportunity to offer our patients the highest caliber of care. We offer comprehensive medical and surgical care, including laser cataract surgery, LASIK, vision correction, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disease treatments and more. Position Summary The Benefits Verification Specialist will contact insurance companies, on behalf of the physician’s office, to verify patient specific benefits. The Benefits Verification Specialist will ask appropriate questions regarding patient’s benefits and complete data entry and/or appropriate forms to document patient’s benefits coverage. Responsibilities Collects and reviews all patient insurance information needed to complete the benefit verification process for multiple entities. Verifies patient specific benefits and precisely documents specifics for various payer plans including patient coverage, cost share, and access/provider options according to Program specific SOPs. Verification process could include electronic validation of pharmacy coverage and medical eligibility. Identifies any restrictions and details on how to expedite patient access. Could include documenting and initiating prior authorization process, claims appeals, etc. Completes quality review of work as part of finalizing product. Reports any reimbursement trends/delays to supervisor. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned. Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment. Contributes to the team effort by completing other tasks/projects as needed. Qualifications Minimum of one year of healthcare facility, provider, or payer benefits verification experience or another related field or equivalent experience required Prior electronic medical records experience required (EMR/EHR) Must possess strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office (preferably Word and Excel) Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level. Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail Work requires focus, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing work situations. Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams Company Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for FREE: Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #IND

Responsibilities

The Benefits Verification Specialist will contact insurance companies to verify patient specific benefits and document coverage details. Responsibilities include collecting insurance information, verifying benefits, and initiating prior authorization processes.