Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center-Telecom is an established ortho-focused outpatients surgery center. We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International and believe that our employees are our number one asset.  Our mission is to care for each patient and every family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time. If you share our mission, please reach out to discuss joining our team. We are looking for a motivated performer to join our Business Office team as a Insurance Verification Specialist; this position will oversee three Centers. The Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for validating and entering patient information and insurance coverage into the appropriate computer system. 

This is a fast paced environment committed to producing the highest quality work for our surgery center. An ideal candidate will be personable and courteous.

Job Summary:

The Insurance Verification Records Clerk is responsible for validating and entering patient information and insurance coverage into the appropriate computer system. Duties may also include communicating with physician offices, insurance carriers, and patient follow-ups. Responsible for the pre-verification of insurance for patients being admitted into the surgery center for care. Ensures insurance coverage by telephone, resolves any issues with coverage and escalates complicated issues to a supervisor or manager. Interviews patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all surgery center and regulatory policies are in compliance. 

Required Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in insurance verification.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with patients over the phone and in person
• Medical Terminology experience preferred
• Forty-five (45)wpm typing skills required.
• Must have the skills necessary to operate the office equipment required to fulfill job duties.
• Familiar with patient accounting software, especially AdvantX.
• Knowledge of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.

Required Experience:

1 Year of medical insurance verification REQUIRED 

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.