Medical Underwriter
Job Description :
Reporting to the Team Manager, the Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associate is responsible for evaluating life insurance applications and determining whether applications should be approved, declined or if additional information is required.
The Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates are authorized to issue or decline all cases within their authority limit.
The Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates predominately rely on Underwriting Guidelines to evaluate an applicant's risk classification;
however, due to the complexity associated with multiple conditions or the diversity of conditions identified within an Attending Physician Statement, they are frequently required to make assessments of applicant risk absent specific direction from the Underwriting Guidelines.
Whether synthesizing the mortality risk of medical labs and family history or discounting the mortality risks of highly correlated factors such as motor vehicle reports and avocations, Senior Associates are expected to evaluate an applicant's overall risk profile, not simply summing the total from the individual risk factors.
Technical leads, Medical Directors and Team Underwriters are available for consult as necessary; but the Medical Underwriter, Sr.
Associates are expected to make a decision recommendation, not open-ended requests for insight.
As the majority of applications reviewed by this role include Attending Physician Statements, a Medical Underwriter, Sr.
Associate must have a working knowledge of medical terminology and awareness of how various medical impairments interact and effect individual mortality and morbidity risk.
Interaction with Third party Administrator personnel is also often needed. Consequently, the Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates must have strong communication and relationship management skills.
The Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates will be required to meet established production standards and time service standards.
Responsibilities :
Able to produce high volumes of work with quality results.
Ability to train new underwriters.
Underwrites Life and Disability Income applications.
Reviews contestable claims for misrepresentation.
Data Entry into Underwriting tracking system.
Reviews and evaluates non-standard applications and supporting documents.
Ability to differentiate multiple different requirements for numerous associations.
Determines if additional documentation is required and requests additional information as needed.
Decides if applicant is eligible for the plan.
Communicates with company employees and Third Party Administrators regarding underwriting procedures and insurance policies.
Authority Limits.
Life up to $3M.
Disability Income up to $20K.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree preferred.
5-7 Years Medical Underwriting experience.
Extensive knowledge of Medical Underwriting for Life and preferably Disability Insurance as well.
Understanding of financial documents e.g. Tax returns.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Data entry skills.
Ability to work in a paperless workflow environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Capable of working independently.
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Medical Underwriter
Job Description :
Reporting to the Team Manager, the Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associate is responsible for evaluating life insurance applications and determining whether applications should be approved, declined or if additional information is required.
The Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates are authorized to issue or decline all cases within their authority limit.
The Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates predominately rely on Underwriting Guidelines to evaluate an applicant's risk classification;
however, due to the complexity associated with multiple conditions or the diversity of conditions identified within an Attending Physician Statement, they are frequently required to make assessments of applicant risk absent specific direction from the Underwriting Guidelines.
Whether synthesizing the mortality risk of medical labs and family history or discounting the mortality risks of highly correlated factors such as motor vehicle reports and avocations, Senior Associates are expected to evaluate an applicant's overall risk profile, not simply summing the total from the individual risk factors.
Technical leads, Medical Directors and Team Underwriters are available for consult as necessary; but the Medical Underwriter, Sr.
Associates are expected to make a decision recommendation, not open-ended requests for insight.
As the majority of applications reviewed by this role include Attending Physician Statements, a Medical Underwriter, Sr.
Associate must have a working knowledge of medical terminology and awareness of how various medical impairments interact and effect individual mortality and morbidity risk.
Interaction with Third party Administrator personnel is also often needed. Consequently, the Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates must have strong communication and relationship management skills.
The Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associates will be required to meet established production standards and time service standards.
Responsibilities :
Able to produce high volumes of work with quality results.
Ability to train new underwriters.
Underwrites Life and Disability Income applications.
Reviews contestable claims for misrepresentation.
Data Entry into Underwriting tracking system.
Reviews and evaluates non-standard applications and supporting documents.
Ability to differentiate multiple different requirements for numerous associations.
Determines if additional documentation is required and requests additional information as needed.
Decides if applicant is eligible for the plan.
Communicates with company employees and Third Party Administrators regarding underwriting procedures and insurance policies.
Authority Limits.
Life up to $3M.
Disability Income up to $20K.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree preferred.
5-7 Years Medical Underwriting experience.
Extensive knowledge of Medical Underwriting for Life and preferably Disability Insurance as well.
Understanding of financial documents e.g. Tax returns.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Data entry skills.
Ability to work in a paperless workflow environment.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Capable of working independently.
PRN Medical Assistant Medical Oncology Clinic
Calaway Young Cancer Center is looking for a PRN Patient Care Tech, CNA, or MA to join their team!
This position provides assistance to providers and nursing staff for general patient assessments, rooming patients, outpatient exams and treatment, filing / retrieving medical records, and general office clerical duties.
Requirements :
- Current Colorado CNA license (DORA) or credentialed as a Registered / Certified Medical Assistant is required.
- Recent healthcare experience in related field, in lieu of CNA or MA is also considered.
- Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Experience with an EMR (electronic medical record) a plus.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
BENEFITS (PRN)
- Air Ambulance Membership
- 401(a) and 403(b) plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount on Valley View Services
- Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes
- and more!
About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains.
When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.
Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan;
403(b); and generous accrual of vacation / sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.
At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.
Medical Directorship
Colorado Front Range Family Medicine Director Opportunity with 3 Day Weekends!
- Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
- 3 Day Weekends All Year Round!
- 100% Outpatient Medicine
- 8+ Weeks Paid Time Off Including Paid Holidays and CME
- Student Loan Repayment Options Available
- Paid Malpractice, Comprehensive Benefits, Retirement Match!
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- Multiple Colorado Springs Locations
- Views of Pike’s Peak and Garden of the Gods right in your backyard
- Like to Ski? Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen, Keystone all within 2 ½ hours
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Medical Front Desk
Medical Front Desk Administrative Assistant
Location : Overland Park, Kansas
Full Time : M-F 8am-5pm
Pay : $19-$20 / hr
Wonderful Opportunity in Overland Park, Kansas medical office for Front Desk Medical Administrative Assistant. This important role interacts with patients in person as well as on the telephone.
Will schedule, check in, check out, keep front office organized and support doctors as needed. Professional working environment.
Medical Assistant Limited Scope
Description
Summary :
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office. Completes limited diagnostics x-rays.
Work Schedule : Full Time Days
Responsibilities :
Performs skilled clinical tasks and procedures, reports findings and documents outcomes. Manages patient flow from check in
through the discharge process. Collects patient health information according to clinic guidelines. Prepares patients and
rooms for exams and procedures.
Sets up equipment and supplies and assists with procedures as directed. Collects and processes laboratory specimens based
on written order. Collects blood samples, throat cultures, urine and stool samples, tracking results per guidelines. Performs
Point of Care testing.
Administers medications, injections and nebulizer treatments. Follows guidelines to document prescription refill requests.
Provides information to patients and families. Integrates safe body mechanics and patient transfer techniques. Performs
additional skills as delegated and verified by competency.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements :
Credentials :
Essential :
- Basic Life Support
- ARRT Limited Scope
- Other information : Minimum Required Education : High school diploma or GED. Medical Assistant program through an accredited school or program that meets the criteria of a medical assistant program such as military prepared corpsman or medic;
or Limited Scope X-Ray Tech program through an accredited school.
- Required Licensure / Certification : Limited Scope X-ray Operator's certification from the State of Colorado. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- Preferred : Medical Assistant certification or registration.
- Minimum Experience : Completion of formal medical assistant or limited scope clinical program and 6 months of experience as a medical assistant and limited scope x-ray machine operator.
Preferred : 1 year Medical Assistant experience. 1 year experience as a limited scope x-ray operator.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
The pay range for this position is : $20.870000 - $27.130000 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth.
The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package :
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- 5 year incentive bonus
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment :
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
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Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy.
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