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Insurance Verification Specialist
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Position Number: 1418839
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Insurance Verification Specialist

UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary
Primary responsibilities include medical and vision insurance verification for patients at all clinic locations. Other duties include check in, patient check out, payment collections, appointment scheduling and daily balancing. This is full-time position where duties and responsibilities will evolve as the clinical network expands. UIWRSO personnel will be subject to the leave and holiday policies of the School of Optometry and its clinical services, which may differ from those of UIW. We offer Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave, UIW Tuition Waiver, Tuition Exchange Program, 13 Paid Holidays, Employer-Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance 1 X base salary, Employer- Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) - Medical/Dependent Care, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (403B), Employee Assistance Program, Free Membership to Wellness Center, and more!

Essential Functions

Job Duties

Job Duties

Job Duty Name
Insurance Verification

Description of Job Duties
Verify all medical insurance and vision coverage three days prior to patients scheduled visit. Confirmation phone calls to patients which will include estimated patient responsbility. Job Duties

Job Duty Name
Patient Check In/Patient Check Out

Description of Job Duties
The individual will provide initial patient contact. Register patient in the EHR system, by confirming demographic information and insurance information. Answers phones and makes patient appointments or triages calls to the appropriate clinical faculty or staff. Verifies patient insurance eligibility and benefits. Collects cash, and credit card payments from patients. Posts all charges and payments into the EHR. Balances cash and credit card payments against daily deposit reports. Schedules follow up appointments for patients upon check out. Reviews billing and coding for accuracy. Solves patient/client concerns promptly and effectively. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Good communication and organizational skills are essential. Must demonstrate sound judgment and attention to detail. The ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure are required. The position requires the skills to interact with the public and fellow co-workers with respect.

Required Education
High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Required Work Experience
Two years related work experience in a medical office. Proficiency in electronic medical records is essential. A basic understanding of clinic operations and HIPAA guidelines are expected.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a receptionist/cashier in an optometry practice and some college course work is preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours
8am-5pm Monday -Friday

Physical Demands

Posting Number: AS746PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Staff (non-exempt)
Desired Start Date: 03/13/2019
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Clinic Support Manager
Salary:
Open Date: 03/15/2019
Close Date: 3/22/2019
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/12020

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sex, gender, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).