UM Specialist - Remote open to Louisville Metro applicants only

Seven Counties

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Louisville, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The UM Specialist verifies client benefits, obtains authorizations, processes daily reports, communicates with staff, pulls chart information for retro reviews, educates operations, implements tracking systems, resolves billing issues, and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Observation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationManaged Care KnowledgeReimbursement ConceptsMedical TerminologyCPT KnowledgeHCPC KnowledgeRevenue Codes KnowledgeCustomer ServicePhysical Lifting

Qualifications

High School DiplomaAssociate DegreeTwo Years Administrative Experience

Full job description

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Job Description:

Consideration will only be given only to candidates living in the Louisville Metro area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Verifies client's mental health, intellectual disability, and/or substance abuse benefits and obtains initial authorization and subsequent authorizations, as determined by guarantor.

Verifies all commercial and Medicare Advantage plans for agency at intake and all reports related to changes to these guarantors.

Works daily reports to move authorizations through life cycle of authorization from intake to discharge.

Communicates guarantors needs to operations staff.

Pulls necessary information from charts for retro reviews and appeals.

Collaborates and educates operations staff on authorization process and status of their client's request.

Implements tracking system to obtain future authorizations and any other maintenance needed by guarantor.

Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

High School diploma: Associate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of administrative experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Basic knowledge of managed care and reimbursement concepts

Knowledgeable of medical terminology, CPT, HCPC, and revenue codes

Excellent customer service skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires lifting up to 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Occasional minor discomfort from continual exposure to a video display terminal.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focusing on customer service responsiveness and continuous quality improvement. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type:

Full time

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, disability, s exual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.