Description
- Administrate insurance claims by working with athletic trainers, athletes, parents, and providers to ensure insurance claims are paid.
- Track payments made by insurance companies and the University to providers for services related to student-athlete injuries.
- Work with orthopedic physicians’ staff to schedule various procedures and tests for both student-athletes and patients.
- Track patient referrals to orthopedic physicians.
- Answer phone calls and schedule patient appointments.
- Meet with patients to obtain demographics and insurance information.
- Monitor professional liability policies for athletic trainers.
- Supervise work-study students.
- Update Vivature with physician notes and various test reports.
- Distribute mail and other documents to appropriate individuals.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training & Sports Medicine.
Qualifications
Required
- Excellent speaking and writing abilities and professional telephone demeanor.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of desktop applications and strong typing skills.
- Ability to organize the flow of work, including filing, data collection, information, and appointment scheduling.
- Ability to work effectively with students, community patients, medical offices, department staff, and other University offices.
- Strong work ethic and proactive approach to problem-solving with a variety of personnel.
Desired
- Previous clerical or related experience in a healthcare setting.
- Work experience in health insurance and medical care or legal environment.
- Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution.
Application Instructions
To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current résumé.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.