Insurance Reviewer

Insurance Reviewer

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking for a Temporary Insurance Reviewer to support our patients receive the testing and treatment needed for their diagnosis by navigating insurance portals and obtaining all appropriate authorizations. With a focus on authorizations, our insurance reviewers pave the way for our patients and treatment team to follow the prescribed treatment pathway. An individual that thrives in a high-volume workspace, with the ability to manage shifting priorities will find success in this role.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $22.13-$36.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: Full Time, 40hr/week (1.0 FTE), temporary for ~4 months.

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR

• Reviews, processes and audits the medical necessity for treatments including radiation oncology, gynecologic surgery, Genetic lab testing, imagining, and chemotherapy treatment for each patient. Documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence.
• Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues, and payer issues with non-covered chemotherapy drugs.
• Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff. Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis
• Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification for various oncology & hematology related services.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, State and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient's records.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum two - three (2 -3) years medical insurance verification and authorization required.
• Revenue cycle experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.