About the Role
The US Oncology Network is seeking an Insurance Specialist to support the Oncology Department at Texas Oncology in Austin, Texas. This full-time role involves managing delinquent accounts, resolving billing errors, and assisting patients with payment and insurance inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Monitor delinquent accounts and perform collection duties.
- Review reports, research, and resolve issues.
- Review payment postings for accuracy and ensure account balances are current.
- Collaborate with coworkers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors.
- Monitor and update delinquent account statuses.
- Recommend accounts for collection or write-off.
- Contact patients to secure past due balances, verify demographics and insurance, update systems, and document conversations.
- Answer patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolve complaints.
- Refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative for payment plans.
- Maintain credit balances of patients and payors, ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines.
- Adhere to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines regarding patient records.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third-party claims processing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines.
- Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying the position.
- Minimum four (4) years combined medical billing and payment experience required (Level 2).
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical coding, preferably oncology coding (Level 2).
- Associates degree in Finance, Business or four years revenue cycle experience preferred (Level Sr).
- Minimum two (2) years insurance resolution experience resolving issues with patients and payers (Level Sr).
- Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required (Level Sr).
- Demonstrate knowledge of oncology medical coding (Level Sr).
- Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third-party claims processing required (Level Sr).
Skills
- Technical and Functional Experience
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Sound Judgment
- Work Commitment
- Commitment to Quality
- Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Office environment
Experience Level
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level Sr
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree in Finance or Business (preferred)
About the Company
- The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America.
- Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home.
- Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas.
- Texas Oncology's mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care.
- The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation, focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system.
