Role Description
Are you experienced as a Benefits Coordinator, Medicare, insurance verification, healthcare claims, or medical billing? We're looking for a detail-oriented healthcare professional who enjoys solving complex insurance coverage issues and working in a fast-paced remote environment.
As a Benefits Coordinator, you'll:
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Investigate insurance coverage and determine the correct order of benefits.
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Communicate with insurance carriers and healthcare providers.
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Ensure claims are processed accurately while remaining compliant with Medicare and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Investigate and determine the correct benefits for members with multiple health insurance plans.
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Review insurance eligibility, policy coverage, and documentation to verify the proper payer order.
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Contact insurance carriers, Medicare (CMS), employer groups, healthcare providers, and members by phone, email, fax, and mail to validate coverage information.
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Research complex healthcare eligibility issues and apply Medicare CMS and NAIC guidelines to determine primary and secondary coverage.
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Document findings accurately in company systems while maintaining complete and detailed records.
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Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and other insurance documentation to support payment determinations.
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Process incoming COB correspondence and update eligibility records as needed.
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Handle inbound and outbound calls related to Coordination of Benefits inquiries.
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Meet established productivity, quality, and turnaround time goals.
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Maintain HIPAA compliance and adhere to all federal, state, and client requirements.
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Collaborate with teammates while working independently in a remote environment.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and communication.
Qualifications
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Must have a high school diploma or GED.
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Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.
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Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience involving Coordination of Benefits (COB) in a provider, payer, or healthcare vendor environment.
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OR 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
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Insurance Verification
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Medical Billing
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Healthcare Claims Processing
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Claims Auditing
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Medical Reimbursement
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Healthcare Data Analysis
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Working knowledge of Coordination of Benefits (COB) guidelines.
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Knowledge of Medicare (CMS) regulations and NAIC Coordination of Benefits guidelines.
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Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare eligibility processes.
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Strong investigative, research, and critical thinking skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to explain complex insurance information clearly and professionally.
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Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate confidently with insurance carriers, providers, employer groups, and members.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
Requirements
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Must pass an internet speed test (download equal to or greater than 25, upload equal to or greater than 5, Ping ms equal to or less than 175).
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Must have the ability to connect with an ethernet cable to a modem/router.
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Live in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.
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We are currently NOT hiring in the following geographies, included but not limited to:
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States: AK, CA, CT, HI, MA, IL, MT & NY.
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Metro Areas: MN β Minneapolis, IL β Chicago, NY β New York City, OR - Portland, MD - Montgomery County, WA - Seattle, Washington, DC.
Benefits
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Fully remote position.
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Flexible Monday-Friday schedule.
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No weekends required.
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Competitive starting pay.
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Collaborative team environment.
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Eligible for benefits day 1.