Medical Insurance Verifier & Surgery Scheduler

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Medical Insurance Verifier & Surgery Scheduler

Port Saint Lucie, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Insurance Verifier & Surgery Scheduler to join our team. This dual-role position will be responsible for verifying insurance coverage and scheduling surgeries to ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the flexibility to open our center at 5:30 AM most days.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Medical Insurance Verification:

    • Verify patient insurance coverage for surgical procedures, ensuring accurate benefits information.

    • Coordinate with insurance providers to confirm coverage, pre-authorizations, and eligibility.

    • Communicate with patients regarding insurance benefits and financial responsibilities.

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date insurance records in the system.

    • Resolve any discrepancies in insurance coverage and ensure proper documentation is on file.

    Surgery Scheduling:

    • Coordinate with physicians, patients, and medical staff to schedule surgeries in accordance with availability and patient needs.

    • Ensure that all necessary pre-operative documentation (e.g., medical records, lab work) is in place before scheduling surgeries.

    • Work closely with the clinical team to ensure surgery dates align with physician schedules and patient preferences.

    • Provide patients with detailed information regarding surgery preparation, insurance coverage, and post-operative instructions.

    • Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure all necessary resources and equipment are available for scheduled procedures.

    Center Opening & Administrative Support:

    • Open the center promptly at 5:30 AM, ensuring all administrative systems are set up and ready for the day.

    • Greet and assist patients with any initial paperwork or questions.

    • Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.

    Required Skills

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred).

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical insurance verification and/or surgery scheduling.

    • Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, coverage types, and pre-authorization procedures.

    • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

    • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and scheduling software.

    • Ability to handle sensitive patient information with discretion and professionalism.

    • Must be available to open the center at 5:30 AM and adjust to varying schedules as needed.

    • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred).

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical insurance verification and/or surgery scheduling.

    • Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, coverage types, and pre-authorization procedures.

    • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

    • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and scheduling software.

    • Ability to handle sensitive patient information with discretion and professionalism.

    • Must be available to open the center at 5:30 AM and adjust to varying schedules as needed.

    • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.