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Claims Processor

Finance
Insurance Claims and Sales
Insurance Claims / Policy Clerk

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.

At a Glance

Claims Processor earns an average of $35,600/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.5 years. Top skills: Detail Oriented, Communication, Computer Literacy.

Avg Annual Salary

$35,600/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.5 years

Job Postings

11

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Median Wage

$48,450/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-3.7%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Medicare

4.9

Billing

4.7

Insurance Industry

4.7

Finance

4.5

Medical Prescription

4.4

Copayment Collection And Processing

4.4

Data Entry

4.3

Accounting

4.3

Insurance Policies

4.2

Chargeback

4.1

Mortgage Loans

4.1

Collections

4.1

Organizational Communications

4.0

Chronic Diseases

4.0

Patient Financial Assistance

4.0

Patient Assistance

3.9

Common Skills (13)

Detail Oriented

5.0

Communication

5.0

Computer Literacy

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.8

Quick Learning

4.8

Presentations

4.8

Clerical Works

4.6

Research

4.5

Management

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

Administrative Functions

3.9

Certifications (1)

Certified Pharmacy Technician

4.7

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