REMOTE - Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist II (Rev Cycle)
REMOTE - Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist II (Rev Cycle)
See who The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) has hired for this role
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
This position is fully REMOTE!
Must be located in Texas.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
Verifies insurance policy benefit information and obtains Authorization/ Precertification, prior to the patient’s visit or scheduled admission, or immediately following admission. Assist in identifying problems and ensures that the insurance is accurate on the patient account. Assures insurance information and appropriate referrals have been completely and accurately obtained.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Three Years Of Related Experience Required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
This position is fully REMOTE!
Must be located in Texas.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Verifies insurance policy benefit information and obtains Authorization/ Precertification, prior to the patient’s visit or scheduled admission, or immediately following admission. Assist in identifying problems and ensures that the insurance is accurate on the patient account. Assures insurance information and appropriate referrals have been completely and accurately obtained.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Verifies insurance policy benefits for new and returning patients with carriers and employers.
- Assures all insurance information has been completely and accurately obtained. Documents all pertinent insurance information. Documents information given or received to support actions taken on insurance charges or referral issues.
- Identifies special policy clauses or pre-existing conditions and verifies effective date of policies.
- Educates patients and families on insurance issues. Communicates patient’s fiscal responsibility in a professional manner.
- Notifies appropriate work units of patient’s insurance coverage, authorizations, or status.
- Identifies all patients without third party financial benefits and directs them for financial counseling according to Financial Counseling and Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
- Receives and reviews UT-H Health Science Center’ Managed Care contracts to understand the contract provisions. Interprets managed care contracts for insurance coverage.
- Provides support to Revenue Cycle work units and other work units as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Three Years Of Related Experience Required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
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Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Other -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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