ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
- Receives and inputs information for medical and dental claims under health and dental plans for payment set-up.
- Reviews claims for accuracy and completeness.
- Follows established procedures as necessary to resolve discrepancies and deviations.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Specific experience in data entry, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required technical skills include the working knowledge and ability of:
- Various office management systems related to alpha and numeric record keeping.
- 10-key of 8,000 key strokes per hour.
- Typing of 35 words per minute.
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and discounts and percentages.
- Some knowledge of claims adjudication policies, procedures, and processes.
- Basic Medical terminology.
- Data communication concepts.
- Analyze a variety of routine claims management issues and problems to make routine corrections.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Document information accurately and succinctly.
- Prioritize work.
- Perform within deadlines.
- Work well independently as well as in a team environment.
- Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Follow through with assignments.
- Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.
Work Environment