Medical Assistant/Insurance Specialist - Rheumatology - Bloomington
Job Details
Job Location Bloomington (LLC) - Bloomington, IL
Position Type Full Time
Education Level High School
Salary Range $16.47 - $22.64 Hourly
General Summary of Duties
Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology in Bloomington on Empire is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Insurance Specialist from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.
Duties include assisting the department by scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies, and direct patient care in the clinic office setting.
Job Qualifications and Expectations
• (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
• Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
• Complete assigned EMR tasks.
• Accurately obtain the necessary information to process and submit prior authorization requests.
• Accurately determine and document if specific services are covered benefits.
• Proficiently utilize third-party payer portals, insurance payer portals, or governmental payer portals to process submission of prior authorization requests.
• Utilize phone calls for prior authorization submission only when unable to perform on portals.
• Accurately update insurance information, authorization status, and any other pertinent information required for scheduling.
• Advocate for patients/providers by processing referrals in a time-sensitive manner.
• Scheduling patient appointments (including entering lab orders, imaging orders, and referrals).
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments before the appointment. Clean and restock following the appointment.
• Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc., as directed by the nurse. Sort faxes and distribute appropriately.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit, including allergies, medications, etc., and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Use flag system for standard work.
• Assist with procedures during appointment
• Review and respond to the EMR work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries
• Complete and submit patient assistance forms.
• Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in a medical office setting
• Graduation from an accredited program for certified nursing assistants or certified medical assistants
• Prior experience with health insurance system
• Prior experience with imaging authorizations
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
• CPR Certification
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity is also required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical office setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
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Job Location Bloomington (LLC) - Bloomington, IL
Position Type Full Time
Education Level High School
Salary Range $16.47 - $22.64 Hourly
General Summary of Duties
Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology in Bloomington on Empire is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Insurance Specialist from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.
Duties include assisting the department by scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies, and direct patient care in the clinic office setting.
Job Qualifications and Expectations
• (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
• Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
• Complete assigned EMR tasks.
• Accurately obtain the necessary information to process and submit prior authorization requests.
• Accurately determine and document if specific services are covered benefits.
• Proficiently utilize third-party payer portals, insurance payer portals, or governmental payer portals to process submission of prior authorization requests.
• Utilize phone calls for prior authorization submission only when unable to perform on portals.
• Accurately update insurance information, authorization status, and any other pertinent information required for scheduling.
• Advocate for patients/providers by processing referrals in a time-sensitive manner.
• Scheduling patient appointments (including entering lab orders, imaging orders, and referrals).
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments before the appointment. Clean and restock following the appointment.
• Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc., as directed by the nurse. Sort faxes and distribute appropriately.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit, including allergies, medications, etc., and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Use flag system for standard work.
• Assist with procedures during appointment
• Review and respond to the EMR work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries
• Complete and submit patient assistance forms.
• Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in a medical office setting
• Graduation from an accredited program for certified nursing assistants or certified medical assistants
• Prior experience with health insurance system
• Prior experience with imaging authorizations
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
• CPR Certification
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity is also required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical office setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Apply Now
Apply Now