About this position
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for an Office Insurance Specialist in the Sleep Lab:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
· Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
· Receiving and accepting sleep study orders
· Finding information needed by insurance to get prior authorizations for sleep studies.
· Obtain and track prior authorizations for sleep studies.
· File all insurance paperwork and document necessary information
· Address billing issues and authorization issues.
· Assist with other office duties as needed.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience: One or more years healthcare experience with emphasis on medical terminology and insurance processing.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
· Knowledge of Sleep Lab procedures and processes.
· Knowledge electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
· Requires knowledge of medical equipment unique to sleep medicine as well as charts, files and reports.
Skills:
· Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent keyboarding and computer skills.
· Able to prioritize daily tasks and duties with minimal supervision
Abilities:
· Must be capable of handling multiple tasks effectively and able to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
· Be respectful of Providers, other clinic employees, and supervisor.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and Providers.
· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
Work Environment: Working from home and in office with minimal supervision.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.