Insurance Representative
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Key details
- Location
- Austin, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–4 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 7h ago
Skills
About the role
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Location: Austin, TX
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Facility: Midtown Medical
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Department: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Schedule: Day Shift l Monday - Friday; Full Time
- Responsibilities: Confirms insurance coverage via payer portals and determines necessity for pre-authorization.
- Obtains authorization and processes referrals for services ordered by providers. Schedules appointments as appropriate and within required timeframes and assuring referrals are maintained within appropriate network and/or payer requirement.
- Remains current on referral policies and procedures, payer requirements, managed care matrix, portals and determines financial responsibility for services to be provided.
- Communicates with patients, healthcare providers, and third-party service providers regarding insurance coverage and barriers to care.
- Documents detailed information in the patient medical record and any actions taken regarding authorization status, coverage issues, restrictions and appointment details. Notifies patients and providers of services requested that are not authorized by insurance.
- Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
- Approved Local Exception. For use with unique Union job requirements only. Remove if not for Union.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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