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Lead Medical Claims Processor

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Key Tasks And Responsibilities

  • Review for accuracy and completeness of inbound claims.
  • Verify member eligibility and validate calculation of the reimbursable amount.
  • Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets with necessary data items that serve as upload for payment from Finance.
  • Update Itineris with necessary member, rates, and provider data.
  • Approve claims that are complete, eligible, and accurate data elements.
  • Return claims that are incomplete, inconsistent data elements or duplicates with return reason(s).
  • Manage and respond to escalated provider inquiries regarding claims status and payment by researching system for claims history.
  • Identify issues, report and propose solutions to the Manager
  • Provide resolution for any member or provider escalation.
  • Review and provide resolution to Quality Assurance requests/grievances.
  • Report to Claims Manager and/or Director weekly and monthly reports.
  • Provide technical assistance to staff regarding billing in all appropriate payer types.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance and facilitate claims processing procedures.
  • Provide root cause analysis regarding claims processing and/or disputes.
  • Initiate training for new hires and review standard operating procedures for enhancements or new development.
  • Review and keep track of all logs related to finance and member inquiries, audit calls, and any other tracker related to mileage reimbursement.
  • Support and facilitate monthly internal department, leadership, and quarterly team building exercises meetings.

Education & Training

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Preferred: Supervisory training or experience is preferred but not required

Knowledge And Experience

  • Knowledge of CMS 1500 forms and fields.
  • Knowledge of required transportation HCPCS codes, modifiers, provider Medicaid ID, TIN and NPI.
  • Knowledge of state Medicare and Medicaid program guidelines and requirements.
  • Strong understanding of Itineris and Excel software.
  • Strong data entry skills.
  • Excellent customer Service.
  • Two or more years of claims processing in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate efficiently with multiple areas of the organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Track claims, payment, and rejections
  • Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Identify missing or invalid claims data
  • Abide to deadlines

Working Conditions

  • This is a full time remote hourly position.
  • Benefits after 60 days include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and 401(k).
  • No travel is required.

Physical Requirements

  • This position requires working on a sitting position working on a computer and operating a

keyboard and a mouse as well as other office equipment like phones and printers and filing

documents.Secure Transportation is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer.