Benefits Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title VAD Verification of Benefits Specialist Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Lake Mary location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health business. Our Heart Failure solutions are helping address some of the world's greatest healthcare challenges. What You’ll Work On The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Contacts insurance companies to verify insurance benefits. Initiates Pre-authorization, PCP referral and Letter of Agreement requests for new and ongoing services with insurance companies and performs follow up activities for an outcome. Files Appeals for denied coverage to insurance companies as needed. Maintains customer records in practice management system related to benefit coverage, coordination of benefits, authorizations, denials, appeals, outcomes and communication with insurance companies. Coordinates and communicates with other departments as needed to obtain necessary information to complete benefit verification, authorization, appeals and outcomes for services of care. Provides customers with information that includes but is not limited to: updates on status of authorizations, developing & communicating patient financial responsibility estimates, and collecting co-pays, if applicable. Applies knowledge of company procedures, contracted and non-contracted guidelines to process cases accordingly and to respond to incoming correspondence and documentation as well as updating customer records according to outcomes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Preferred two or more years' experience, but a minimum of 1 years' experience is required in insurance benefits verification and/or collections and/or managed care contracting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Understand the process for verification of benefits or collections as it relates to the policies and procedures for effective placement of medical services. Complete Understanding of Medicare Rules and Regulations Understanding of Managed Care as it relates to benefits and authorizations Advanced MS Office experience, with an emphasis on MS Excel desired Continued Self Improvement courses & seminars related to position along with "In House" programs provided by Acelis Connected Health/Abbott. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree Preferred Knowledge in Medical Insurance Knowledge in Contracting and Fee Schedules Strong Computer/Software Skills Physical Requirements Must be able to work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $17.15 - $34.25/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Customer Service DIVISION: HF Heart Failure LOCATION: United States > Lake Mary : 1101 Greenwood Boulevard WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: #J-18808-Ljbffr