Insurance Verification Specialist

Posting Number S05572P Position Title Insurance Verification Specialist Functional Title Department Callier Ctr Communication Salary Range $40,000 - $43,000, DOQ Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 04/03/2024 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 04/22/2024 Job Summary

This position completes daily insurance verification/authorization for proposed services and patient notification for estimated payments due. The position works with clinicians-audiologists and speech language pathologists, and schedules patients in the Practice Management database. The person hired will demonstrate the highest degree of accuracy and readability for all work and team projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

One to three years patient insurance verification experience

One to three years working with commercial insurance; Medicare and Medicaid.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two years of college and three to five years related patient insurance verification experience; previous experience working with prior authorizations; knowledge of commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid insurances.

The ideal candidate will be self-initiating and require minimum supervision as well as outstanding customer service and support skill. The candidate will have a professional demeanor along with acceptance of accountability for work produced; dedication to quality and timeliness, and excellent organizational skills.

Conversational/Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform financial verification of insurance eligibility and benefits to determine payment responsibility

• Ensure all payer forms, notification and authorizations are completed within the required timeframe

• Calculate accurate patient financial responsibility

• Document patient information in billing database according to the insurance verification guidelines to assure accurate and timely reimbursement

• Interpret payer coverage information including network participation status with provider, limited plan coverage and inactive benefits

• Above listed verifications and payer coverage interpretation responsibilities to include but not be limited to Health Insurances such as: commercial, governmental, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.

• Serve as backup to medical schedulers and patient check-in/check-out as needed

• Ability to work with large amounts of data, including checks for integrity, summation, and effective communication to internal and external constituents

Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

Work Notice:

This position is located at the Callier Richardson office. Work performed will be onsite and in person.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. "LilyPad" lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Special Instructions Summary Important Message

1. All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2. The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.