Insurance Eligibility & Follow-Up Specialist (Remote)
GetixHealth · Tacoma, WA · 2 mo ago
OTHR$16–$18/hrFull-time
Position
Join GetixHealth as an Insurance Eligibility & Follow-Up Specialist and help ensure patients receive the coverage and care they need.
Responsibilities
- Follow-up with insurance companies on billed claims regarding claim status and resolution of payments in a timely manner.
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to scheduled services.
- Confirm active coverage, copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and patient responsibility estimates.
- Identify prior authorization requirements and escalate when needed.
- Track outstanding insurance claims (Accounts Receivable / AR).
- Contact insurance companies by phone, payer portals, or email to check claim status.
- Investigate denials, underpayments, rejections, and missing claim information.
- Correct claim issues and resubmit claims when necessary.
- Document all account activity and insurance updates accurately in the billing system.
- Escalate complex or long-pending claims to supervisors or billing leadership.
- Collaborate with scheduling, billing, and provider teams to prevent delays and claim denials.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, payer guidelines, and internal policies.
- Meet productivity, quality, and turnaround expectations in a high-volume environment.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in insurance follow-up, eligibility verification, medical billing, or healthcare revenue cycle operations are preferred.
- Experience with AR follow-up, claims resolution, and payer portals is required.
- Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans is preferred.
- A strong understanding of insurance benefits, authorizations, and denial resolution is required.
- Prior remote work experience is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems is required.
- Experience with EHR systems and billing platforms is preferred.
- The ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with no more than 3 errors is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Group medical, dental, and vision plans available from the first day of the month following 90 days of full-time employment.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage provided, with options for voluntary life/AD&D.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan at the beginning of the first calendar quarter following 6 months of continuous service.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue Paid Time Off starting on your first day of employment.
- Flexibility in Benefits: The company reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate any benefits programs as needed.