Insurance Specialist I at Care Synergy

Care Synergy has an opening for an Insurance Specialist I based out of Pikes Peak Hospice Colorado Springs CO.Location: Colorado Springs COStatus: Full-timeSchedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8-5Hourly Pay Range: $21.70 - $25.50Supplemental Pay:Based on position schedule and/or availability:OvertimeMileage and Expense Reimbursement:Sixty-two and a half cents per mile one of the highest in the industry!CULTURE BENEFITS AND PERKS:We value engagement community and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two free confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 yearsEmployer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1000 Family $2000Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hireExtensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave) and EIB (Extended Illness Bank): 18 days in the first year for FT team membersSeven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensationCompany-Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCareer & Logo wearEducation Reimbursement ProgramClinical Career LaddersCertification PayGenerous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral ProgramTeam Member Service AwardsEarly Wage AccessLegal and Identity ProtectionRobust Leadership Development Training ProgramsREWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:Responsible for obtaining verification of patient payer benefits and for working along with the Admissions Team in the Patient Access Department to ensure patients coverage information is verified and accurate.Responsible for verifying private insurance Medicare or Medicaid benefits prior to patients admission.Effectively communicates patients financial responsibilities to Admissions team. Explains coverage to patients as appropriate.Communicates and ensures financial processes are followed for uninsured and underâinsured patients accessing palliative and hospice services.Researches identifies and reports to the Admissions team any prior hospice services patient may have received.Acts as a liaison to private insurance companies and government entities for healthcare services. Accurately documents conversations regarding client insurance information.Obtains prior authorization from private insurance companies. Processes insurance verification and authorization workflow within EMR; documents ongoing maintenance of authorization and reâauthorization as necessary.Reconcile and enter patient day count into electronic medical record to ensure benefit periods are correct and billable.Resolves conflicts both internal and external seeks assistance as appropriate.Other duties as assigned.WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:Minimum Education: High School or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum Experience: One (1) year insurance verification billing or receivable in hospice or healthcare environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbsIf you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at You may also call the Human Resources Department at . Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability creed ancestry genetic information marital status sexual orientation/identity transgender status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Sales Experience,Time Management,Marketing,Customer Service,Communication skills,Retail Sales,Business Management,Outside Sales,Telemarketing,Insurance Sales,Medicare,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 21 - 25