Claims Processor II

Job Summary Under direction supervision, this position is responsible for the adjudication of post service claims including all edits and financial calculations for payment to providers or members. Essential Responsibilities Accurate payment of claims according to KFHPW processing procedures, provider manual agreements, Premier provider fee schedules, MFSDB pricing guidelines and vendor pricing software utilizing all reference material and baseline resources including the Web. Must meet or exceed productivity and quality standards. Adhere to KFHPWs Medical Management strategies by reviewing suspended claims against referral history in the RMS system. Release claims when an authorized referral exists for billed service. Deny claims where no authorized referral exists for billed service. Meet or exceed processing standards for referral related suspended claims. Responsible for complex manual calculations based on provider contractual agreements. Identify system and procedure discrepancies to supervisor for appropriate corrections. Back up data verfication, manual onlining, and intake work as needed. Communicate with internal and external parties to obtain information required for complex claim adjudication and follow-up on pended claims. Responsible for applying independent judgment to complex cases within the guidelines set by management. Accurately apply benefit rules to claims adjudication and limit tracking. Experience Basic Qualifications: Minimum one (1) year of experience in a claims environment. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements PC skills including keyboarding and 10 key by touch. Ability to read and understand provider contracts and apply basic math skills in accordance with contract terms. Ability to pass HIPAA test. Ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications N/A Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Primary Location: Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Rainier Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J04|OPEIU|OPEIU Local 8 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Renton Admin Rainier - HP Fnc-Claims&Refrls Sys Admin - 1130 Pay Range: $27.34 - $39.31 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Work Setting: Flexible Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.