Our client provides a clinical consultancy service to the HSE and private hospitals on the recovery of unpaid, partially paid and pended private health insurance claims.
Role: This is a part time role working 3 days/week initially but will increase to a full time position most likely within 6 months working Monday to Friday.
It involves reviewing clinical information and when appropriate writing appeal letters to private health insurers.
There would be a requirement to remain up to date with appropriate clinical practice and clinical guidelines.
This is a non-patient facing role.
An in depth understanding of health insurance rules, terms and conditions and their Schedules of Benefits is needed to perform the role.
Training on this will be provided to the successful candidate.
The work must be performed on-site in contracted hospitals which will involve travel to various hospital sites in the Dublin area.
There is no weekend work involved.
Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 4-7 years experience as a General Practitioner or hospital doctor in Ireland The doctor must be registered on the Irish Medical Council and maintain CME.
Non-clinical medical indemnity is required and this will be re-imbursed by the company Experience within the Irish healthcare system is essential Experience in private health insurance is desirable IT proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
The successful candidate will undergo a comprehensive training process once recruited.
In order to be considered for this role, you must Live in Co.
Dublin and preferably close to Dublin city.
Candidates who live outside Dublin will not be considered Have your own car and a full clean drivers licence Be prepared to work 3 consecutive weekdays (of your choosing as long as they are consecutive) and be prepared to increase your working week to full time within 6 months.
Skills: Medical Doctor HSE experience Fully Computer Literate Proficient letter writing ability Planning and Organisation Flexible to work part-time initially and then full Benefits: Excellent Basic Salary Healthcare cover Mileage rate of €0.32/km 28 days annual leave full time/17 days part time Mobile Phone