Insurance Specialist ll

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<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=104&hashed=-1157307951" alt="USON Logo"></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The US Oncology Network</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> is looking for a <strong>Insurance Specialist</strong> to join our team at <strong>Texas Oncology</strong>.  This full-time remote position will support the <strong>Medical Oncology Department</strong> at our 3001 E. President George Bush Highway Suite 100 in Richardson, Texas.  Typical work week is Monday through Friday working eight hours between 7:30a - 5:30p. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"><strong>Note from Hiring Manager</strong>:  This is a remote WFH position offering great benefits and 401K!</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">  </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">As a part of <strong>The US Oncology Network</strong>, <strong>Texas Oncology</strong> delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. <strong>Texas Oncology</strong> is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at <strong>Texas Oncology</strong>, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, <strong>Texas Oncology</strong> treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.  </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">   </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The US Oncology Network </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The <strong>US Oncology Network</strong> is supported by <strong>McKesson Corporation</strong> focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. </span></p> <br><strong> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The essential duties and responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Recommends accounts for collection or write-off.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">May refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Performs other duties as requested or assigned.</span></li></ul> <br><strong> Qualifications </strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:  </span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Level 1</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">High School diploma or equivalent required.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Minimum four (4) years combined medical billing and payment experience required</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge of medical coding, preferably oncology coding</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements)</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Associates degree in Finance, Business or four years revenue cycle experience preferred</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Minimum two (2) years insurance resolution experience resolving issues with patients and payers as well as four (4) years combined medical billing and payment experience required</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge of oncology medical coding</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Competencies</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Uses Technical and Functional Experience</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Accesses and uses resources when appropriate</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrates Adaptability</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Handles day to day work challenges confidently</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrates flexibility</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Customer Service</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, physicians, patients as well as outside contacts so that productivity and positive employee/patient relations are maximized.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Uses Sound Judgment</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Makes timely, cost effective, and sound decisions</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Shows Work Commitment</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Sets high standards of performance</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Commits to Quality</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Manages quality</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Improves efficiencies<br></span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"><br>Physical Demands<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected</span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> to normal ranges.<br><br>Work Environment<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.</span></li></ul>

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