Northwest Specialty Hospital · 1 week ago
AUTHORIZATION & VERIFICATION SPECIALIST (ON-SITE) - BILLING
Post Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail oriented, customer service focused Authorization & Verification Specialist to join their team. The role involves verifying patient insurance and ensuring clerical duties are accurately performed to facilitate the billing and collections process.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Assuring that surgical cases are scheduled and verifying patient insurance
Calling all primary and secondary insurance for verification of benefits for deductibles; in and out of network benefits including copays
Notifying front desk and necessary staff members of non-reimbursable benefits
Telephone backup and transferring of all calls
Smooth transitioning of patients through the services they require
Ensure that copies of appropriate documentation are obtained to facilitate the billing and collections process
Ensure that co-payments and payments on patients accounts are taken, accounted for and processed accurately
Backup for completing a daily log of patient payments collected as needed
Ensure that all information entered into the automated admitting/registration system is accurate and complete
Prepare preregistration packets for all patients
Update medical records for return patients as needed
Help with closing procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required; bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
Must be able to achieve CPR certification within 60 days of employment
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal, written English, and public speaking ability
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others
Demonstrated computer skills in utilizing word processing, integrated databases, and other computer functions
Previous experience with healthcare scheduling and insurance knowledge is required
Benefits
Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)
Tuition reimbursement
Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
A generous 401K retirement plan
A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
Company
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Northwest Specialty Hospital is a rapidly growing, physician-owned center located in beautiful North Idaho.
Founded in 2003
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$67.5MKey Investors
CIT Healthcare Finance
2022-08-17Debt Financing· $67.5M
2022-08-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Rick Rasmussen
CEO
Todd Putren RN MSN CNML
Chief Nursing Officer
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