NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire suitable and qualified candidate for the job role of a Claims Supervisor. The successful aspirant will perform duties at NMC Specialty Hospital located in Dubai. NMC’s career website announced this job vacancy on 9 November 2023 and is open to all interested candidates.
Purpose of A Claims Supervisor
Overseeing and managing the efficient processing of insurance claims within established guidelines and protocols.
Duties of A Claims Supervisor
- In coordination with the revenue cycle manager implements standard operate procedures and guidelines for the insurance preapprovals.
- Ensures Insurance preapproval work is performed within the required technical and patient confidentiality standards.
- Provides leadership and guidance to insurance approval team members and address their issues or concerns.
- Act as a mentor and resource to approval team members.
- Ensure that the pre-approval requests are submitted without any delay and followed up with the Insurance companies / TPA’s in order to secure complete preapproval.
- Respond to Insurance companies / TPA queries and liaise with concerned departments without any delay.
- Responsible for receiving, evaluating and escalating second opinion cases and case management.
- Prepares reports of daily activity as requested for management and assists management in monthly reports as requested.
- Attend internal and external audits, meetings and give presentation when requested.
- Do scheduling of the insurance approval team to give sufficient insurance precertification coverage for the hospital.
- To adjust duties in case of any sudden/ emergency unplanned leaves by colleagues.
- Apply medical knowledge and best insurance practice while auditing / reviewing the claims prior submission, medical records, and other documentation essential to justify the services rendered to the patient by the healthcare facility.
- Handling resubmission of rejected claims.
- Review and audit medical claims to ensure their accuracy.
- Resubmission of rejected claims
- Ensure that the agreed price list and provider manual from insurance companies are followed for billing the service to the respective payers.
- Ensure to update billing officers on time with the rejections and take corrective action to avoid such instances in future
- Handling the resubmission of rejected claims, follow up with respective doctors for justifying the claims if necessary and prepare them for resubmission.
- Submit the claims with proper codes and format to insurance companies within the stipulated time.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance claims management/adjudication.
- Experience in medical coding ICD, CPT, DRG and HCPCS.
Knowledge & Skills Desired
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- Flexible and able to work under pressure.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Good communication skills.