Certified Claims Call Center Processor I

Certified Claims Call Center Processor I at AllCare Health with the Claims department in Grants Pass, Oregon

We Are Seeking Qualified Candidates to Join Our Team!

AllCare Health offers competitive wages, an excellent benefits package including affordable healthcare, 401k retirement, wellness programs, and flexible schedule options.

Job Duties

• Respond to a high volume of inbound provider calls and electronic inquiries while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and customer service standards.
• Research and resolve provider inquiries by reviewing claim history, claim edits, payment determinations, authorization requirements, coding issues, eligibility information, and applicable policies.
• Process and adjudicate professional claims across multiple lines of business in accordance with established policies, procedures, coding guidelines, and benefit plans.
• Review and resolve claim edits, denials, adjustments, reconsiderations, disputes, and reprocessing requests by analyzing claim data, supporting documentation, and applicable policies to determine appropriate corrective action.
• Evaluate pending and problematic claims to identify root causes of processing issues, including billing errors, coding discrepancies, configuration issues, authorization concerns, coordination of benefits conflicts, eligibility issues, or missing information.
• Coordinate benefits by reviewing member eligibility, payer responsibility, and other insurance coverage information to ensure accurate application of coordination of benefits (COB) guidelines.
• Explain claim determinations, payment methodologies, denial reasons, and processing requirements clearly and professionally to provider offices and authorized representatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of provider interactions, claim research, and claim resolutions within approved systems and tracking tools.
• Identify recurring claim issues, processing trends, or potential system concerns and escalate findings as appropriate.
•  Communicate and collaborate effectively with providers, members, leadership, and internal departments to support timely and accurate issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, PHI, claim routing procedures, inventory control standards, quality benchmarks, production expectations, and other applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in a rotating call coverage schedule, including primary phone coverage and fill-in support during breaks, lunches, and periods of increased call volume, while assisting with claims processing as operational needs permit.
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork by assisting peers and supporting departmental workflows and operational priorities.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain coding certification and remain current on coding, reimbursement, regulatory, and industry changes.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and respectfully follow leadership direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

On Call Responsibilities

This position does not have any on-call responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Associate degree (AA) from a two-year college or technical school required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Six months to one year of experience in healthcare claims processing, medical billing, provider services, customer service, or a related healthcare administrative role required.
• Experience reviewing, researching, and resolving claim-related issues preferred.
• Experience using healthcare claims processing systems preferred.
• EZ-CAP experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

Current coding certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems required.
• Knowledge of CMS-1500, UB-04, and other healthcare claim forms required.
• Familiarity with healthcare claims processing and reimbursement practices.
• Familiarity with the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates accountability and inspires trust and confidence in others.
• Works with initiative, energy, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary and diverse team.
• Interacts positively with providers, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively while managing competing priorities.
• Manages time effectively to meet established productivity and quality standards.
• Adapts to change, learns quickly, and performs effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Maintains an attentive, empathetic, and service-oriented approach.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Exercises sound judgment and takes initiative in completing responsibilities.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

Has advanced basic computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, create presentations, download forms, and preserve/backup important data

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to work with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The employee must be able to work onsite, as needed.
• The employee may be able to work from a home office occasionally.

Hybrid Work Requirement: This is a hybrid position based in Southern Oregon. Employees must reside in Southern Oregon and are required to work onsite a minimum of three days per week. Candidates outside the area must be willing to relocate to Southern Oregon. This position is not eligible for fully remote work. and we do not provide relocation assistance.

Company Overview

AllCare Health Website:  https://www.allcarehealth.com.

AllCare Health is incorporated as an Oregon Benefit Corporation and has earned the coveted Certified B Corp® status since 2017. As such, AllCare Health considers its impact on community, society, and the environment in all business decisions. We have long recognized the value in social, economic, and environmental concerns of our employees, customers, and community members. (Learn more about B Corps at https://bcorporation.net/about-b-corps)

AllCare Health headquarters are located in Grants Pass in Southern Oregon on the Rogue River, surrounded by mountains, forests, small farms, and breathtaking views. This thriving and energetic community is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts, with a temperate Pacific Northwest climate. We enjoy easy access to outdoor sports and recreation, river rafting, fishing, hiking, biking, wineries, outdoor concerts, the world-famous Ashland Shakespeare Festival, the stunning Oregon coast, magnificent redwood forests, pristine beaches, and much more.

The AllCare Health family of businesses is guided by our corporate principles:

Purpose | Working together with our communities to improve the health and well-being of everyone.

Values | Trust, Innovation, Relationships, and Voice.

Vision | Thriving, Inclusive, and Equitable communities.

Brand Promise | Changing Healthcare to Work for You.

AllCare Health is dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging and serving our growing community. If you are excited about this open position but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this post, we encourage you to apply anyway or reach out to our human resources department. You may just be the right candidate for this role or others.

If you need accommodations, help in the application process, or wish to receive this job announcement in an alternative format, please call 541-471-4106 and ask for Human Resources.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.