Claims Processing Analyst I

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB The Claims Processing Analyst performs claims analysis and associated responsibilities in support of claims administration, and performs other related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

Minimum of two years professional experience in claims analysis, provider medical billing, or medical coding.
High School graduate or GED required.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as with medical terminology, coding and billing concepts.
Experience with health insurance and managed care principles.
Ability to work independently, or in a team environment, toward meeting common goals.
Integrity and discretion to maintain confidentiality of member and provider data.
Ability to apply mid-level concepts of claims adjudication, following established procedures and workflows for completion of assigned task.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Validate submitted claims data to ensure accuracy, validity and integrity.
Analyze pended claims, collaborating with internal business partners for necessary information and assistance, according to departmental procedures.
Effectively prioritize and complete all assigned tasks within appropriate timeframes and with required level of quality.
Evaluate claims issues and procedures to identify and suggest opportunities for improvement, both in efficiency and quality.
Openly participate in team meetings, providing ideas and suggestions to ensure departmental best practices, and to develop and promote teamwork.
Maintain required compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards.
Maintain or exceed all established standards for performance, quality and timeliness.
Support the Claims department in review, investigation, and research of claims issues and completion of claims projects.
Communicate effectively, in verbal or written form, by sharing ideas and reporting facts and issues.
Demonstrate business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to all Health System and Health Plan policies and procedures.
Assist with other related work responsibilities as requested