Insurance Verification Rep

Job Summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a non-profit hospital located in the beautiful city of Sarasota, Florida. Our health care system is rapidly growing. We have recently built an additional hospital in Venice, Florida, have added a new Cancer Institute on our Sarasota campus, and are planning a new hospital location in North Port, Florida.

Responsible for obtaining accurate health insurance benefits verification of eligibility status and assist with authorizations using electronic verification systems or by contacting payers directly to determine level of insurance coverage. Ensures the pre-registration process is complete for all assigned accounts at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date of service whenever possible. Identifies copayments, coinsurance, and policy limitations, and advises patient and collects amount before the time of service.

• Obtain accurate health insurance benefits verification of eligibility status and assist with authorizations.
• Ensure the pre-registration process is complete for all assigned accounts at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date of service whenever possible.
• Identify copayments, coinsurance, and policy limitations, and advise patient and collect amount before the time of service.

• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of medical insurance verification / authorizations experience.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.

• TYPING SKILLS minimum thirty (30) words per minute.
• Working knowledge of ICD-9/ ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette skills.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; excellent written skills and spelling/grammar.
• Experience in patient interviewing.
• Prior demonstrated customer-centered service experience and ability to be flexible with changing priorities, demands and requests.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong organizational skills.

HS EQ:
High School Diploma, GED or Certificate.

$19.10/hr. to $28.60/hr.

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b.
• Free Parking.
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount.
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus.
• Direct Deposit.
• Free Wellness Screening.
• Free confidential counseling services.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Recognition Programs.
• Referral Programs.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.