Estimate/Benefits Coordinator

Job description

Description Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission. The Estimate/Benefits Coordinator position performs various routine procedures associated with patient insurance eligibility and benefits. Estimate/Benefits Coordinator works closely with their Team Lead/Manager in obtaining a concise understanding of the rules and regulations for various insurance companies. This position also determines patient out-of-pocket estimates based on the patient's specific insurance plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Contacts insurance carriers regarding the eligibility of patient benefits for scheduled procedures while ensuring verification and any benefit issues are handled prior to the ordered date(s). - Works closely with the Authorization Coordinator team to develop a thorough understanding of insurance benefits to determine patient eligibility. - Determines patient out-of-pocket estimates based on t...