Insurance Specialist (Remote) - Eastern & Central Time Zones

Insurance SpecialistMeduit is a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus on optimizing payments, allowing clients to focus on patient care, and pride ourselves on our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and Results-Oriented.Insurance Specialists are highly focused on the resolution of insurance processing errors and denials and work to resolve hospital and physician billing challenges. You will utilize your expertise in patient billing, claims submission, and payer guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers) to effectively work with insurance companies, resolve issues, and ensure accurate and timely payments.Schedule: Multiple shifts available between 7am - 7pm Eastern Time Zone (6a-6p Central), Monday – FridayLocation: RemotePaid Training: 3 weeksCompensation: $18 - $21 per hour baseKey Responsibilities:Reduce outstanding accounts receivable by managing claims inventorySpeak to patients and insurance companies in a professional manner regarding their outstanding balancesGather information from patients, clients/family members, client clinical areas, government agencies, employers, third party payors and/or medical payment programs, etc. both in-person and by telephone to register patients, gather or update information, obtain referrals and pre-authorizations, complete appropriate forms, conduct evaluations, determine benefits and eligibility (insurance, public programs, etc.), determine financial responsibility and/or to identify sources of payment for servicesRequest, input, verify, and modify patient's demographic, primary care provider, and payor informationProvide excellent customer service and timely response to questions and issues related to benefits, billing, claims, payments, etc.Answer questions by phone and provide quotes for services; identify financial resources, etc. in accordance with the client policies and proceduresUtilize various databases and specialized computer software for revenue cycle activities including eligibility verifications, pre-authorizations, medical necessity, review/updating of patient accounts, etc.Explain charges, answer questions, and communicate a variety of requirements, policies, and procedures regarding patient financial care services and resources to patients, staff, payors, and agenciesWork with Claims and Collections in order to assist patients and their families with billing and payment activitiesSkills & Competencies:IntegrityCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkRequired Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED2+ years of Denials Management experience2+ years Medical Billing/Follow-up experienceMedicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor experienceProficiency with PC-based applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)Download speed of 30MB or higher & upload speed of 10MB or higher are REQUIRED.Access to a Secure and Private workspace (a space in which no one can hear or see you as you may have protected health information on your screen or you may say names, social security numbers or other PHI)Employment eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates residing in the state of New York for this position.What We Offer:Comprehensive paid trainingMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHSA and FSA available401(k) with company matchPaid Wellness Time and HolidaysEmployer paid life insurance and long-term disabilityInternal growth opportunitiesMeduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected class and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, consistent with applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, satisfactory references, and any required documentation.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.