Insurance Verification Coordinator at Retina Consultants of Texas

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Insurance Verification, Clerical Functions, Patient Billing, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Medical Terminology, CPT Coding, Practice Management Technology, MS Office, Bilingual, HIPAA Compliance, Team Collaboration

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Overview Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking Insurance Verification Coordinator to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will be responsible for performing clerical functions for patient billing, including verification of insurance information and resolution of problems to ensure a clean billing process. Follows up on accounts that require further evaluation. Your duties will also involve calling to obtain verbal insurance verification which requires strong phone communication skills. It’s important to focus and work quickly, and efficiently to process verifications in a timely manner. This role will report to The Administrative Business Office. Candidates must be able to meet the needs of the patients and providers, and support the Eligibility and Benefits Department hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient and surgery schedules. Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Our group consists of 26 world renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions) our combined culture allows us to best serve our patients, referral sources and our own team of physicians. RCTX also invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. This, combined with the clinical expertise of our physicians, an outstanding and devoted staff, and 25 convenient locations to serve our patients. We worked hard to create our culture as Retina Warriors. We strongly emphasize our core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything we do. It is our belief that by investing in our people, our people will be empowered of their own accord to provide the highest quality patient experience. In addition to being highly challenged professionally, in joining our practice, the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after a 60-day introductory period: Employee Paid Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre-taxed contributions, 401 (k) retirement savings contributions both Roth and Traditional options starting date of hire. Employer Paid Benefits such as long-term disability, $25,000 basic life insurance policy, 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards & recognition platform, WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership, paid time off and (8) paid holidays + (1) floating holiday annually. RCTX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law. Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Verify insurance eligibility for medical insurances for upcoming appointments by utilizing online websites or by contacting the carriers directly. Review patient deductibles and/or copays and enter into the billing system. Assist front office with verification questions or concerns. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies. Works in conjunction with the reception to ensure clean billing. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Skills/Competencies: Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Strong knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Possession of strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment. Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals. Ability to achieve team goals while demonstrating organizational values and utilizing resources responsibly. Ability to be proactive and take initiative. Exhibit high level of quality through attention to detail and monitoring of work. Possession of strong organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment. Bilingual in Spanish / English preferred. Knowledge of general office tasks, confidentiality, filing, medical terminology, CPT coding, and managed care referral process Knowledge of related OSHA and JCAHO guidelines and requirements Basic Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook), EMR Ability to type, file, and to use a multi-line telephone, computer, fax, copier and adding machine Qualifications Education Requirements High School diploma or GED Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred Physical Abilities: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Responsibilities

The Insurance Verification Coordinator will verify insurance eligibility for medical insurances for upcoming appointments and assist with billing processes. This role requires strong communication skills to resolve issues and ensure a clean billing process.