Job Information
University of Miami Insurance Verification Representative (H) in Miami, Florida
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The University of Miami is currently seeking an Insurance Verification Representative to work remote. The incumbent ensures that proper insurance authorizations are processed prior to patients’ appointments to ensure a smooth and efficient visit for the patients.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Calls insurance companies and patients to verify insurance information.
Obtains authorization for HMO patients.
Verifies claims are mailed to the proper address.
Contacts physicians to obtain authorizations or referrals.
Contacts patient to obtain additional information when necessary.
Responds to customer inquiries regarding insurance coverage for services and processing of claims.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Reviews EPIC WQ 1271 and WQ 1494 to determine which patient visits require authorization. (8%)
Verifies benefits and policy limitations to determine proper coverage prior to the patient’s visit, by either sending an email to the insurance company, or calling the insurance company. (54%)
Enters the benefits in the referral shell for the patient’s appointment, clearly noting any patient responsibility (amount of unmet deductible, co-insurance, etc.) in EPIC. (15%)
Creates a CRM and sends it to the UHI Bundle Team when the patient has a financial responsibility, requiring a Bundled Agreement, a Deposit Agreement, a Single Case Agreement, a Deductible/Co-Pay Agreement or an Experian Estimate. (5%)
Contacts the patient at least 24 hours in advance, if authorization for the patient’s upcoming visit has not yet been obtained. (1%)
Provides medical records to the insurance company, when requested. (5%)
Scans the Verification of Benefits submitted by the insurance company into Media Manager in EPIC. (3%)
Contacts the Physician’s office to obtain a Physician Referral Form, when necessary. (2%)
Contacts Case Management and obtains a Letter of Medical Necessity when requested by the insurance company. (1%)
Contacts the Pricing Office to obtain “full charges” for a procedure, when requested by the insurance company. (3%)
Contacts the patient when the insurance company states that the patient’s coverage has lapsed. (1%)
Performs other duties as assigned. (2%)
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience required
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English & Spanish), a plus
Prior experience dealing with International insurance companies, a plus
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H3
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
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With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
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