Insurance Verifier

About the role

The Insurance Verifier position at Corporate At Houston Methodist is responsible for obtaining and recording eligibility and benefit information for patients receiving services, confirming authorizations, and completing admission notifications as applicable to department. Other duties may include calculating patient liability and generating estimates as needed to determine patient financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and recording eligibility and benefit information for patients receiving services
• Confirming authorizations and completing admission notifications
• Calculating patient liability and generating estimates as needed
• Utilizing effective communication skills in all interactions with patients, co-workers, insurance companies, physicians, etc.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all communications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• One year of healthcare experience which must have included insurance verification, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office components (e.g., Outlook, Word)
• Knowledge of electronic health record software (EPIC preferred)
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement methodologies
• Mid-level medical terminology and knowledge of insurance requirements for physician visits and procedures
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of CPT, International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and/or ICD-10

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified