SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for gaining hands-on experience within a boutique law firm specializing in healthcare law; working under pressure and is a team player.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows up on administrative appeals and documentation submitted to health insurers and governmental payers.
- Works well with attorneys and paralegals.
- Maintains workload.
- Updates and maintains records.
- Ensures compliance with procedures.
- Maintains professional growth and development.
- Is skilled, aggressive, cordial, and professional on the telephone to follow up on submitted appeals.
- Performs any other administrative duties as may be necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate or undergraduate degree.
- Other skills required:
- Student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
- Interest in healthcare and healthcare law preferred.
- Highly organized, aggressive, outgoing, and detail-oriented.
- Clear, concise, and logical writing style.
- Highly attentive to detail.
- Be able to handle large amounts of paperwork for a busy office.
- Must have excellent organizational skills.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
To submit an application, please email your resume and cover letter and list the position title in the subject line.
