Intake Specialist (Remote)

Intake Specialist
(remote)

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Our mission to change wound care and improve the lives of others isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! One in ten residents in a skilled nursing facility will develop a skin condition requiring expert medical care. We believe that every person deserves the very best wound care. Building and leading wound care teams is how we do it! Our wound care providers bring education and encouragement to the people who take care of our patients 24/7. When they get better at their jobs, our patient’s wounds heal faster and that is our goal!*

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Main Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):*

• Audit patient intake packet and identify a new patient versus a readmitted patient
• Create patient profile and ensure correct data entry of demographics
• Accurately verify eligibility for each insurance payer identified, and update patient profile with correct COB
• Navigate multiple insurance payer sites to verify patient eligibility
• Make outbound calls to insurance eligibility departments
• Collaborate with facility’s business office regarding insurance verification
• Verify possible Medicaid coverage for every registration

• Identify payers where prior authorization is needed and submit authorization request accordingly
• Create detailed documentation surrounding work performed on each individual account
• Prioritize registration completion based on urgency and day of wound rounds
• Respond to intake inquires via email and/or phone
• Complete accurate and timely data entry of the patient’s past medical history and allergies
• Ensure all patient visits are added on the providers daily census within EMR
• Prep new patient electronic chart for providers
• Answer incoming business office phone line
• Other duties as assigned

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Skills required to succeed:*

• 1-2 years medical billing experience and working with insurance companies is required
• Must live in one of the following states: WA, OR, ID, UT, AZ, TX, OH, VA, GA, NC
• Acute attention to detail with a strong, self-sufficient work ethic
• Excellent organization and use of time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work load and have a strong sense of urgency when time sensitive situations arise
• Proficient with computers and navigating within multiple applications
• Proficient in MS Office (specifically Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Strong verbal and written communication, as well as customer service skills; must be able to listen and communicate effectively with leadership, providers, and co-workers
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including the requirements of the HIPAA and OSHA regulations pertinent to medical practices
• Ability to collaborate with other UWH team members electronically via email, messaging, and telephone conferences
• Goal-oriented and a consistent performer
• Must be self-motivated, punctual, dependable, and able to work independently
• Must be trustworthy, honest and have a positive and professional attitude

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Location: *Remote – corporate office location in WA
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 hourly -DOE and location
This position is classified as: Hourly, Non-Exempt; Full-Time employment
Hours: Typical hours are Monday through Friday; 7:30am – 4:00pm PST, (occasional overtime depending on claim volume)
Benefits:

• Work remotely from a home office
• Associates working 20+hrs per week:
• Medical/Dental/Orthodontic/Vison/RX - 80% towards employee monthly premiums covered, HSA matching, dependent coverage available at employee’s expense
• Employer Sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, STD, Life

• Paid Time Off:
• Vacation accrual up to 80hrs your first year of employment based on FTE status
• Sick accrual per state law
• 8 paid Holidays for full-time employees

• 401(k) match on first 4%
• Core Values that promote work-life harmony
• Work with amazing people who have created a culture where we recognize each other’s wins and don’t tolerate gossip or drama

Website: www.unitedwoundhealing.com

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Do you want to grow personally and professionally by working with the best? We’d love to hear from you! Apply now:

We are a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check. EEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person