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Medical Insurance Associate

Medical Insurance Associate

Eastern Illinois University’s Health and Counseling Services is seeking candidates for a Medical Insurance Associate position for its Student Insurance unit.   This position will assist in the administration of the Student Insurance Plan and Illinois College Immunization Act Compliance.  Duties include:

• Research claims, enter billing data, determine if there are plan limitations or maximums, and scan all documents.
• Counsel students, parents, and providers concerning the plan benefit provisions, limitations, and coordination of benefits with primary insurance.
• Post official notices of open enrollment periods, procedures for enrollment, reinstatement, and cancellation of insurance.
• Review immunization forms for Illinois state law Immunization Compliance; notify students and/or parents when not in compliance.
• Review International Students immunization records and ensure they receive appropriate immunizations for Immunization Compliance.
• Administer international student TB screening process and refer to SBL-EIU Student Medical Clinic for testing.
• Monitor automated external defibrillators (AED’s) across campus to ensure they are up-to-date and are in good working order.

Candidates must meet any one or combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below:

         1.  College coursework in a health-related field, business administration/management, human resource management, or closely related fields as                          measured by the following conversion table or it’s proportional equivalent.

• • • • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
      • Associate’s degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months).

         2.  Work experience in a healthcare environment working with medical claims, denials, rejections, referrals, and prior authorizations.             

The Civil Service examination for this position is a credentials assessment.  No participation other than the submission of application materials is required from qualified applicants. 

Starting pay is $13.55/hour, but salary shall be commensurate with experience. To apply, please submit application, resume, transcripts, and certification online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php  .  Applications must be received by July 19, 2023 to ensure consideration.  

EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 11 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE