Singing River Health System · 1 month ago
Insurance Claims Coordinator
Singing River Health System is a healthcare provider seeking an Insurance Claims Coordinator to manage unpaid or denied insurance claims. The role involves reviewing claims, coordinating with various departments for resolution, and ensuring compliance with audits.
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Responsibilities
Reviews, handles and takes appropriate action on all unpaid or denied insurance claims in excess of 30 days since submission date
Gives special consideration to large balances and/or aged claims
Handles matters relating to account audits by insurance audit firms providing requested information and/or disputing outcome of findings
Works closely with insurance billers, coding, medical records, provider offices, ancillary departments and business office personnel to achieve claim resolution
Is responsible for follow up of designated insurance accounts
Balancing accounts
Identifying underpayments
Finalization of insurance matters
Audits regarding certain claims
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent required
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages
Preferred
A minimum of two (2) years' patient accounting and insurance experience
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting