Summary
The Insurance Precertification Specialist is primarily responsible for obtaining insurance verifications, referral authorizations, processing insurance claims and collections. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone. Knowledge of all tasks performed in the front office area is necessary to provide optimum internal and external customer satisfaction. Additionally, knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payers, HSAs, Cobra, Medicaid, STAR plans, CSHCN, CHIP and hospital financial assistance programs is essential.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Minimum of 2 years of billing and insurance experience is required

- Minimum of 2 years of front office practice operations experience is required
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Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.