Eligibility Specialist

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Lafayette, LA, USA
In-Office
13-21 Hourly
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Responsible for updating and verifying patient registration and eligibility information, resolving edits from payors, and maintaining chart processing efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

At SCP Health, what you do matters

As part of the SCP Health team, you have an opportunity to make a difference. At our core, we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, wellness, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care.

Why you will love working here:

- Strong track record of providing excellent work/life balance.

- Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging and empowerment through our core values - collaboration, courage, agility, and respect.

Responsible for accurately resolving registration and eligibility edits, related to the demographic and/or insurance information, based on departmental policies and procedures and feedback received from various payors. Assist chart flow through the PreBilling processes and maintain inventory levels to ensure timely, effective, and accurate chart processing while maximizing revenue.

Responsibilities:

  • Update demographics and/or insurance information based on feedback provided by internal or payor edits, using available resources: face sheets, insurance cards, eligibility results etc.
  • Determine the appropriate insurance carrier and billing information from the data contained in the patient’s medical record and use that information to accurately update a patient’s account in the billing system
  • When insufficient or questionable data is supplied in the medical record, contact the appropriate insurance carrier or facility to acquire accurate data
  • Utilize the Eligibility process/data in Centricity or on the payors’ websites to obtain more accurate information on each patient returned with an edit
  • Request additional insurance company entries in Centricity when necessary
  • Request direction and clarification from supervisor or lead when necessary, in order to assure accurate resolution of edits
  • Identify and work complex edits presented from various sources
  • Identify and report results of user and/or system issues that impact billing quality
  • Maintain understanding of current departmental policies and procedures
  • Promote a team environment that will support the growth of every department member and achievement of all department goals as a result of team work
  • Actively participate in meetings and educational programs in an effort to improve both individual and team quality and effectiveness

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Self-motivated; capable of compiling/tracking data to meet deadlines and goals
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work equally well individually and in a team environment
  • Professional attitude and demeanor
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Windows and Outlook
  • Quick learner with an aptitude for custom computer systems
  • Previous success and comfort with entering data for extended time periods and limited interruptions
  • Contact insurances via phone call for complex edits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous Experience:

  • One year experience in a medical (billing preferably) environment
  • One year experience in a fast-paced production environment
  • One year experience (preferred) verifying eligibility with various insurance carriers

EDUCATION (Required and/or Preferred):

High school diploma or equivalent

FIELD OF STUDY (Preferred):

Business or healthcare related field

LOCATION:

  • Lafayette, LA - SCP Office (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Pay Range:

15.00 - 21.00 USD per hour

This range represents the anticipated base salary for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off and holidays, professional development support, and employee wellness resources.

Visit our website for further information. https://myscpbenefits.com/

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Skills Required

  • One year experience in a medical billing environment
  • One year experience in a fast-paced production environment
  • One year experience verifying eligibility with various insurance carriers
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The Company
Atlanta, GA
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

SCP Health (SCP) is a clinical company. At our core we work to bring hospitals and healers together in the pursuit of clinical effectiveness. With a portfolio of over 8 million patients, 7500 providers, 30 states, and 400 healthcare facilities, SCP Health is a leader in clinical practice management spanning the entire continuum of care, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, wellness, telemedicine, intensive care, and ambulatory care. Whether you’re a resident, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physician, or medical director looking for a clinical career or a professional interested in opportunities at one of our corporate locations, we can find you a position that fits you professionally and personally.

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