Insurance Eligibility/Verification Specialist II

Student Health Services - Insurance:

UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS) provides various primary and specialty care services to help keep students, faculty and staff at their optimum health. The Health Center is located on the Main Campus. Our services are designed with students, faculty and staff needs in mind. Become a part of our committed UCF Student Health Team as an Insurance Eligibility/Verification Specialist II and deliver outstanding care to our community.

The Opportunity:

Join the University of Central Florida (UCF) Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) Student Health Team as an Insurance Eligibility/Verification Specialist II in the Business Office's Insurance Unit and add to our dedication to providing excellent healthcare to the community that we serve. The Insurance Eligibility/Verification Specialist II is the team lead for Insurance department. Provides services for insurance verification, eligibility, and related medical support functions. Provides various administrative and office support functions for a clinical operation. Responsible for oversight of student employees and daily department reports. Must maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

This is an auxiliary and time-limited funding position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Team lead for Insurance department including daily oversight of all department activities. Verify, interpret, and analyze insurance eligibility coverage to maintain patients accounts and schedule appointments. Determine deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurance for patients in participating plans. Transfer charges from patient's EHR to SHS Business office, who will submit the claim(s) to the participating insurance company.

• Update accounts with active insurance, contact patients for essential information, and verify demographic data. Print router slips (as necessary) to prepare for the following day's appointments. Collect payments, Student Health Fees, co-payments, and past due balances.

• Perform applicable system searches to determine student status.

• Oversight of student employees. Create and manage staffing schedules, verify and approve time cards, train and performance reviews for the student employees. Run daily insurance eligibility reports. Troubleshoot department issues. Maintain insurance database in the EHR system. Create department materials/supplements. Develop and revise department policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

• Provide CPT code support and pricing to providers, nursing staff and patients as needed. Proficient in medical technology, medical procedures, and insurance concepts.

• Effective communication with patients and insurance plans.

• Maintain an active list of in-network insurance plans for the Business Office. Confirm patient's medical insurance coverage to arrange for other services as needed within the assigned specialty Pod (e.g. laboratory, primary care, OB/GYN) with participating plans.

• Answer telephone calls, and greet patients. Direct individuals to the appropriate building location. Schedule appointments and/or follow-ups only within in the assigned specialty Pod. Check-in and check-out patients for medical visits. Assists with referrals, be a liaison between the participating plan provider and the patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working in a medical office environment. This includes advanced proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), ensuring data integrity.

• Strong background in Insurance Verification.

• Team Lead experience, demonstrating the ability to train student employees and manage workflows effectively.

• Skilled in communicating and translating complex medical and insurance processes into clear, actionable information for patients.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In additional to your application, please submit a copy of your resume.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an auxiliary and time-limited funding position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64- $19.50. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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