Intake Specialist
$39,354–$48,797 year
On-siteMeridian, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Review patient files for completeness and accuracy, identify and audit claims, and submit primary and secondary billing to payers via paper bills and clearinghouse submittals. Investigate and verify benefits for pharmacy and medical third-party claims, obtain prior authorizations, and expedite responses from insurance carriers. Communicate financial obligation information with patients and document all case activity, communications, and correspondence in the computer system. Contribute medical billing expertise to training programs and assist with processing online adjudication of collection issues and nurse billing. This role is onsite in Meridian, MS, with a salary range of $18.92 - $23.46. Candidates require two years of experience in intake, medical billing, or collections, plus two years in home infusion therapy.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- additional specialized training in intake, pharmacy/medical billing, and/or collections
- Two years' Intake, Medical Billing, and/or Collections experience
- Two years of home infusion therapy experience
- Excellent communication skills: listening, speaking, understanding, and writing English while influencing patients, caregivers, and payer representatives, answering questions, and advancing reimbursement and collection efforts
- Proven understanding of processes, systems, and techniques to ensure successful billing and collection working with all payer types
- Proven ability to identify gaps and problems from a documentation review, determine lasting solutions, make effective decisions, and take necessary corrective action
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and maintain clear, complete records of activities, cases, and related documentation
- Proven knowledge and skill in utilizing MS Office suite of software and pharmacy applications
Desired Qualifications
- Coding Course Certification
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