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Front desk & admin

Insurance Specialist - PRN

Avera Health logoAvera Health~$20–$35/hrtypicalSpencer, IAPart timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem

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About the job

Location

Spencer, IA

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.

Position Highlights

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Calling payors for payment
  • Performs routine duties in conjunction with processing all third party insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and other government assisted programs.
  • Clerks will have a good working knowledge of all payer regulations for submitting claims.
  • Billing clerk will send claims either electronically or hard copy depending on the type of claim being processed.
  • Handles day to day requests for insurance resubmits.
  • Answers phone calls and correspondence relating to the claim.
  • Audits the admission/registration information to ensure accuracy prior to billing and check for missing or incorrect information or authorizations

Requirements

  • Previous hospital and/or clinic billing experience required
  • Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology
  • Experience with EPIC is a plus
  • Must have excellent communication skills, caring attitude and be a team player
  • Strong organizational skills are required
  • HS diploma or equivalent required

Schedule

  • No guarantee of hours; availability of 15-20 hours per pay period is desirable
  • The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department

Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!

Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email hr@spencerhospital.org .

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