Precert/Insurance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility for new and returning patients, utilize Passport, telephone, internet tools as necessary to obtain verification of insurance coverage
• Correct/update all coverage information in practice management system as necessary
• Obtain all pre-certs and authorizations necessary to ensure collectivity of services performed
• Work directly with clinic and central scheduling to assist and/or perform insurance verification, precerts, etc. for all walk in or STAT patients as responsible during business hours; train clinic staff to perform this function after hours
• Answer patient/clinic calls in a professional manner on an as needed basis
• Perform or assist with referring office in-services related to insurance/precert issues on an as needed basis
• Organize and prioritize work appropriately
• Take initiative in identifying/researching insurance payor issues, educate appropriate staff as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned
• TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
• At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
• Core Accountabilities:
• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
• Core Capabilities :

Benefits

Additional Information

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VIS Pre-Certification Job Summary: The Pre-Cert/Insurance Specialist verifies patient insurance eligibility with payers. Obtains and updates patient registration information. Obtains referral and authorizations/recertifications prior to patient date of service. Accurately documents referrals and authorizations in practice-management system. .

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