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Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
Contacting insurance carriers, patients, and on occasion, attorneys representing individuals, for the purpose of processing medical claims that were denied by insurance carriers. I am responsible for adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Uppers
I have steady work, since insurance claims are always there.
Downers
No mentoring available beyond introductory training and I work for a small employer, so job stability with this particular employer is always in question.
Lifestyle
Stress!
Compensation
$11.00 base plus 8% com. on fees earned (plus full benefits package as well)
Advice to Jobseekers
Be prepared to learn a new skill where you use analytical ability every single day, and practice organizational skills and time management as well, since you will need this!

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