Insurance Verification Specialist II – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

• High School Diploma/GED

• Two (2) years of experience in customer service and two (2) years of insurance, billing, scheduling experience in a healthcare environment.

• Constant Activities: Sit; Use hands to touch, handle or feel; Talk; Hear; Read Concentrate, or Think Analytically

• Occasional Activities: Stand, Walk, Bend, Crawl, Crouch, Kneel, Stoop, Reach

• Lift/Carry: 10-25lbs.

• Push/Pull: 10-25lbs.

• Physical Environment: Inside Office Environment

• Noise Level: Moderate

• Visual Requirements: Near Visual Acuity; Far Visual Acquity; Color Discrimination; Depth Perception; Peripheral Vision

• Hazards: None

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in order to successfully interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Well-developed decision-making skills are required.

• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

• Highly motivated and self-directed individual that establishes plans of action.

• Highly proficient in computer and keyboard skills.

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  Conducts verification of eligibility and benefits for patient insurance.

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  Completes authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals.

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  Enters benefit and authorization information into EPIC.

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  Initiates peer-to-peer submissions and works closely with clinical counterparts to collect requested information.

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  Obtains and coordinates completion of out of network waivers.

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  Coordinates with UAMS Office of Financial Clearance when appropriate

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  Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflows with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

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  Deals with conflicts in a positive and professional manner using careful listening and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements.

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  Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, Joint Commission, EMTALA, and OSHA.

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  Demonstrates a high level of integrity and innovative thinking and actively contributes to the success of the organization.

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  May perform other duties as assigned.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.