Insurance Specialist at Mission Healthcare

San Diego, California, United States

Mission Healthcare Logo
$45,760 – $58,240Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Home Health, HospiceIndustries

Requirements

  • High school graduate (Bachelor’s degree preferred in health-related field)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience in health care related field including managed care, third-party payor billing, and/or medical office administration
  • Great communication skills
  • Occasional weekend availability

Responsibilities

  • Manage the total referral process for non-Medicare referrals, including referral initiation, physician, patient, and insurance verification, assignment of referrals, and record keeping
  • Initiate referral by accepting information from referral sources (including the use of multiple electronic referral systems) and completing referral in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) from start to finish
  • Call physician offices to thank them for patient referral, ensure that they are following and will sign orders, and ask if there is anything else we can help with
  • Obtain verification, eligibility, and authorization of patient’s third-party payor, MIA, Med-Cal, Managed Care, and other designated coverage as appropriate, and communicate necessary information in a timely manner
  • Screen patients to verify client address and telephone number, service needs, insurance, and if applicable, Durable Power of Attorney information

Skills

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Insurance Verification
Referral Management
Eligibility Authorization
Physician Communication
Patient Screening
Electronic Referral Systems

Mission Healthcare

Provides home-based healthcare services

About Mission Healthcare

Mission Healthcare provides home-based healthcare services, including home health, home care, and hospice care. Their services cater to patients who prefer receiving medical care at home, such as those recovering from surgery, individuals with chronic illnesses, and patients needing end-of-life care. The company operates through a network of eight operating companies that work closely with insurance providers, physician groups, and hospitals to ensure effective patient care. This collaboration allows Mission Healthcare to offer a wide range of services tailored to individual needs. Unlike many competitors, Mission Healthcare emphasizes personalized, high-quality care, which fosters strong relationships with clients and supports its financial stability. The goal of Mission Healthcare is to deliver exceptional patient-centered care that improves health outcomes for individuals in the comfort of their own homes.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Leadership change may lead to strategic shifts or instability.
AI-driven competitors like Medalogix pose a competitive threat.
Dependence on insurance reimbursements could affect financial stability.

Differentiation

Mission Healthcare offers comprehensive home-based care, including home health and hospice services.
The company collaborates with insurance providers and hospitals for seamless patient care.
Mission Healthcare focuses on personalized, high-quality care through a network of eight companies.

Upsides

Growing aging population increases demand for home healthcare services.
Telehealth integration enhances patient care and reduces costs.
Partnerships with tech companies can improve service offerings and operational efficiency.

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