Workers Compensation Specialist
We are actively looking for a Workers Compensation Specialist to handle the intake of Workers Comp patients into the healthcare facility. This is a Temp to Hire role with availability to begin ASAP!
RESPONSIBILITIES / WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Serve as the initial contact with employer when an appointment is made for a new patient under a
Worker’s Compensation encounter.
Interview new Worker’s Compensation patient to address additional information, patient
concerns/questions or physicians inquires.
Must work closely with the billing department to assure that all WC patient information is accurate
resulting in a clean claim; to include correction of insurance sets and charges.
Obtain all verification of injury, availability of modified work and insurance information. Document
insurance set into GE Centricity system to provide billing department and physician with required
information.
Directly interface with various staff to support the total coordination of care at the practice.
Obtain all Worker’s Compensation patient authorizations and pre-certifications (Ex. MRI’s, surgeries and all
outside procedures), within 2 weeks of our sending medicals.
Review all Worker’s Compensation notes and determine if patient’s chart should be pulled to ensure record
accuracy for HIPAA requirements, and that the information released to support only the approved work
related injury (body part).
Perform other related duties that may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description.
Intake and Completion of all Disability and FMLA paperwork
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in private practice required (3+ years highly desirable)
Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures
Familiarity with medical terminology
Ability to adapt well to changes, as we attempt to use new technology.
High school graduate or equivalent
Pleasant personality and patience is a MUST
Outstanding listening skills and the ability empathize with others
High degree of composure and interpersonal skills
Devoted to teamwork and portraying the company in a very positive manner
Maintain proper, courteous, and helpful telephone etiquette
Organized, accountable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail
Excellent written, verbal , interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and accurately prioritize problems & initiatives
RESPONSIBILITIES / WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Serve as the initial contact with employer when an appointment is made for a new patient under a
Worker’s Compensation encounter.
Interview new Worker’s Compensation patient to address additional information, patient
concerns/questions or physicians inquires.
Must work closely with the billing department to assure that all WC patient information is accurate
resulting in a clean claim; to include correction of insurance sets and charges.
Obtain all verification of injury, availability of modified work and insurance information. Document
insurance set into GE Centricity system to provide billing department and physician with required
information.
Directly interface with various staff to support the total coordination of care at the practice.
Obtain all Worker’s Compensation patient authorizations and pre-certifications (Ex. MRI’s, surgeries and all
outside procedures), within 2 weeks of our sending medicals.
Review all Worker’s Compensation notes and determine if patient’s chart should be pulled to ensure record
accuracy for HIPAA requirements, and that the information released to support only the approved work
related injury (body part).
Perform other related duties that may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description.
Intake and Completion of all Disability and FMLA paperwork
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in private practice required (3+ years highly desirable)
Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures
Familiarity with medical terminology
Ability to adapt well to changes, as we attempt to use new technology.
High school graduate or equivalent
Pleasant personality and patience is a MUST
Outstanding listening skills and the ability empathize with others
High degree of composure and interpersonal skills
Devoted to teamwork and portraying the company in a very positive manner
Maintain proper, courteous, and helpful telephone etiquette
Organized, accountable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail
Excellent written, verbal , interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and accurately prioritize problems & initiatives