Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient Outreach & Support
- Contact past patients to obtain updated or missing information needed for claim processing, such as insurance information etc.
- Follow up with patients regarding coordination of benefits (COB) when dual insurance coverage exists.
- Educate patients on required actions with their insurance providers and ensure timely follow-up.
- Document all activities accurately on client platforms
- Handle payer communications through portals and outbound calls
- Flag discrepancies or missing information for client review
Provider Communication
- Reach out to referring physician offices to request or provide needed information such as alternative diagnosis codes accepted by patient payers etc.
- Coordinate with provider offices to ensure claims meet payer requirements
- Handle payer communications through portals and outbound calls
- Flag discrepancies or missing information for client review
Eligibility & Claims Follow-Up
- Perform and support insurance verification, benefits investigation, and eligibility checks
- Perform basic eligibility verification follow-ups with patients to resolve outstanding issues.
- Track and manage claim-related communications to ensure resolution and submission readiness.
- Validate patient eligibility, coverage, and payer requirements in the tools and system (e.g payer portals).
- Review complex cases, escalations, and payer-related issues, then elevate to the client as needed
- Ensure accurate documentation in client systems including EMR and DME platforms
- Ensure alignment with payer guidelines and billing requirements as defined by the client
Systems & Documentation
- Utilize EMR and CRM systems to review patient records and update insurance information as needed.
- Use Microsoft Teams and internal dashboards/portals to manage workflows and communication.
- Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of all interactions and updates.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare customer service, medical billing, or claims support is preferred.
- Experience in Members and Provider calls is preferred.
- Experience basic eligibility checks and benefit investigation is an advantage.
- Experience and knowledge on coordination of benefits (COB)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple follow-ups.
- Familiarity with EMR systems, CRM tools, and Microsoft Teams
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on timely resolution
- Customer-focused communication.
- Organization and time management skills.
- Analytical thinking for claims and eligibility issues.
- Collaboration across patients, providers, and internal teams
- Handle escalations and ensure timely coordination with the client
- Support client requirements and program needs
- Participate in projects, audits, and business initiatives as required
Job Required Qualification:
- Minimum 3-year solid experience with US Healthcare Insurance
- At least 1 year work experience in a customer service call center (Voice and Back office)
- Strong knowledge on doing Members and provider outreach/calling.
- Familiarity with EMR, DME systems, payer portals, and database entry
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance and medical terminology
- Ability to manage high volume workloads and meet performance targets
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience and Exposure with medical Insurance/Benefits investigation and Authorizations.
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Excellent Customer service skills, including phone and interpersonal skills.
- Typing speed of at least 35 WPM with high accuracy
- Database data entry experience preferred.
- Strong English proficiency, both written and verbal
- Strong attendance, reliability, and accountability
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and clients
- High comfort level working with culturally diverse team members and clients.
- Proficient mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Startup / rapid growth experience
- Life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Knowledge on DME products (e.g Diabetes Supplies)