Insurance Verification Specialist
St Bernard's Ob/Gyn Clinic
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information during the verification process.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Expedited patient registration process by efficiently validating eligibility for various insurance plans.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
- Improved communication between medical staff and patients by explaining insurance benefits and financial responsibilities.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve discrepancies in insurance verification, ensuring proper billing practices.
- Increased patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns regarding insurance coverage or billing issues.
- Assisted patients with understanding personalized insurance coverage and benefits.
- Enhanced claim processing efficiency by verifying insurance coverage and obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures.
- Demonstrated a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in all aspects of insurance verification specialist role, consistently exceeding performance expectations.
- Achieved insurance pre-authorizations to enable timely patient procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with insurance representatives, facilitating smooth communication channels for resolving inquiries or disputes.
- Reduced errors in billing by accurately maintaining patient records with updated insurance information.
- Optimized productivity within the department by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance levels.