Insurance Coordinator

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

Explores recommends and coordinates the insurance and potential financial assistance options available to kidney dialysis patients in a specified geographic area while maximizing revenue for the company. Supports FMCNAs mission vision core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program including following all regulatory and company policy requirements

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Meets regularly with dialysis patients at the clinic(s) in the assigned region to educate and coordinate insurance options :

• Educates on the availability of alternative insurance options (i.e. Medicare Medicaid Medicare Supplement State Renal programs and COBRA).
• Ensures patients have followed through with the application process.
• Obtains premium statements and signatures from patients.
• Discusses situation and options if employment status changes or other situations change.
• Completes and follows up with paperwork when claims are disputed for non-payment.
• Collects necessary documents to completed initial and annual indigent waivers.
• Discusses insurance options when insurance contracts are terminated.

Responsibilities involving Medicare and Medicaid include but are not limited to :

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients and facility staff. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extensive local travel to clinics in a specified geographic area; must have a valid Drivers License.

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidates work location and qualifications including relevant education work experience skills and competencies. Rate : $66000 - 70000

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Benefit Overview : This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance a 401(k) with company match paid time off parental leave.

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Benefit Overview : This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance a 401(k) with company match paid time off parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE disability / veterans

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,Dentrix,Debits & Credits,Insurance Verification,Dental Receptionist,Dental Office Experience,Medical Billing,Front Desk,Filing,CPT Coding,Eaglesoft,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 66000 - 70000