Medical Payments Processor

Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing, and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees. Although employers are required by law to provide Worker’s Comp insurance, we believe our service is making a meaningful impact in worker’s lives across Colorado in their moments of need.

We have big hearts and love big ideas. We’ve been around for over 100 years, but don’t let that fool you. Pinnacol is committed to taking care of Colorado employers and workers in the most innovative of ways! We celebrate continuous improvement, new ideas, compassion, teamwork, integrity and excellence.

What you’ll do:

Review, validate, determine benefits payable in compliance with DOWC rules, and process medical and other bills submitted on CMS 1500 and UB04 forms, as well as, various other bill forms.

What you can expect:

• Meets processing/data entry productivity, quality, and time service metrics
• Reviews and validates bills, and determines Tier 1 (basic) benefits payable in compliance with DOWC rules and MedPay procedures
• Follows Standard Work for all job functions
• Refers and/or escalates complex bills and/or calls per procedures
• Adheres to all DOWC rules and regulations, applicable HIPAA regulations, and accurately applies PPO contract language while processing Tier 1 bills, data entering bills, and during all inbound and outbound calls
• Meets all internal and external service level agreements to ensure timely data entry, Tier 1 bill payments, follow-ups, and superior customer service
• Provides best in class customer service to all internal and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Contributes to continuous improvement to processes and procedures
• Serves on special assignments/steering committees/project teams as requested

What you’ll bring to the table:

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare or related field is supported. A minimum of six months in medical claims processing preferred. Relevant work experience and/or coding certification may be substituted for education and/or experience requirements. Expertise/education in medical terminology, CPT/ICD coding, Colorado Workers’ Compensation rules preferred. 

• Our benefits go beyond the basics. You’ll get to choose from diverse benefit offerings for medical, dental and vision.
• We care about each other. We enjoy a positive, collaborative work environment. We are hard workers and high performers.
• Take a day (or 20!) off. Enjoy 20 paid days off your first full year plus 9 paid holidays.
• Take care of yourself. Sign up for unique wellness programs, including on-site, company-paid fitness facilities and classes
• Get your learning on. We promote a learning culture to help you master your current job and cultivate the skills of the future through a variety of on-site, online, and off-site professional development opportunities.
• Give back and get paid. Through our employee volunteer program, Pinnacol in Action, employees receive paid time off to volunteer with Colorado nonprofits.
• Share in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a quarterly incentive, up to 20 percent of your annual base salary, when your team exceeds their goals and objectives.

When we find the right person, we try to put our best foot forward with an offer that excites you. We consider what you’d like to be paid, the skills and experience you bring, what similar jobs pay in the Denver area and make sure there’s equal pay for equal work among those you’ll be working with.  The compensation amount for this role is targeted at $21.63 - $23.08 per hour. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including your experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Want to love your work? Apply today!