• Patient Accounts Benefits Specialist

    Spurwink Services (Portland, ME)


    Portland, ME, USA | Administrative | Full Time

     

    The Patient Accounts Benefit Specialist contributes to the mission of Spurwink by ensuring that all clients of Spurwink have accurate and complete information regarding their insurance coverage in our records to ensure the appropriate billing of our services on their behalf.

    DUTIES:

    + Contact all payor types (Medicare, MaineCare, third party, self-pay, etc.) to gather health benefit information for new/scheduled clients within Agency determined timeframe (target of 24 hours).

    + Provide direct support to all Programs regarding authorization and utilization activities.

    + Perform other insurance verifications and patient accounts duties such as generating and reviewing denial reports, assisting all department staff with questions and follow up on accounts past due or denied for payment, and perform verification requests for all coverage terminations.

    + Assist in A/R related matters for the year-end audit, internal QA audits, or audits by third-party funding agencies.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School diploma or equivalent required. Two or more years of experience with Medicare, MaineCare, and other third-party payers, specifically with authorizations, insurance verifications and medical billing procedures.

    Competitive Benefits Package:

    + Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

    + Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

    + Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

    + Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

    + Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

    + Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

    + Flexibility of Schedules

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Opportunity for Same Day Pay

    + Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

     

    Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.