Insurance Verifier, Austin

Insurance Verifier
Austin, Texas Medical Park Tower Surgery Ctr ******) Category Accounting Job ID ********* Status Full-Time/Regular
USPI Medical Park Tower Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Insurance Verifier to join our team.
We have 5 OR rooms.
We perform outpatient surgical procedures in General, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Urology.
Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call.
Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.
Job Duties:
Validating and entering patient information and insurance coverage into the appropriate computer system.
Verify insurance benefits by reviewing our contract and patient's quoted benefits.
Determine co-pay.
Post all insurance and billing comments.
Enter all information into the patient accounting system.
Contact patients regarding money due prior to the date of surgery.
Duties may also include communicating with physician offices, insurance carriers, and patient follow-ups.
Required Skills:
High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience in insurance verification.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with patients over the phone and in person
Medical Terminology experience preferred
Forty-five (45) wpm typing skills required.
Must have the skills necessary to operate the office equipment required to fulfill job duties.
Familiar with patient accounting software, especially AdvantX.
Knowledge of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.