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Medical Claims Adjuster
Chicago, IL
Job Description
ASSISTANT CLAIM SPECIALIST
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Claim Specialist is an entry level position for claim processing. This person will use independent judgement and discretion to review, analyze, and make determinations regarding payment, partial payment, or denial of medical and dental claims, as well as various types of invoices, based upon specific knowledge and application of each client's customized plan(s).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Process Medical and Dental claims as well as invoices, in the QicLink system.
- Read, analyze, understand, and ensure compliance with clients' customized plans
- Learn, adhere to, and apply all applicable privacy and security laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, HITECH and any regulations promulgated thereto.
- Independently review, analyze and make determinations of claims for: 1) reasonableness of cost; 2) unnecessary treatment by physician and hospitals; and 3) fraud.
- Review, analyze and add applicable notes in the QicLink system.
- Review billed procedure and diagnosis codes on claims for billing irregularities.
- Analyze claims for billing inconsistencies and medical necessity.
- Authorize payment, partial payment or denial of claim based upon individual investigation and analysis.
- Review Workflow Manager daily to document and release pended claims, if applicable.
- Review Pend and Suspend claim reports to finalize all claim determinations timely.
- Assist and support other Claim Specialists as needed and when requested.
- Attend continuing education classes as required, including but not limited to HIPAA training.
EDUCATION
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Continuing education in all areas affecting group health and welfare plans is required.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of medical claims analysis experience (Medicare/Medicaid does not count towards the experience).
- Prior experience with a Third-party Administrator is highly preferred.
- Applicants must have knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Applicants must have strong analytical skills and knowledge of computer systems.
- Applicants must demonstrate the desire to assist the Team with exceeding all established goals.
- Prior experience with dental and vision processing is preferred, but not required.
COMPETENCIES
- Job Knowledge
- Time Management
- Accountability
- Communication
- Initiative
- Customer Focus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Office setting and ability to sit for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Remote
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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