Insurance Verification Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY The Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying health insurance benefits for all new patients and existing patients. This position will contact patient’s insurance company to verify coverage levels, benefit, and eligibility information, retrieve referrals and works with patients to walk them through their benefits information. Educates and assists patients in regard to their insurance coverage as it pertains to their course of treatment. Job Details • Responsible for verifying patient insurance coverage, to ensure necessary procedures are covered by an individual’s provider. • Notify patient and help arrange alternative payment methods when insurance coverage does not cover services. • Contact insurance companies to verify coverage levels and benefit and eligibility information. • Use various online products (Insurance company websites) to check eligibility. • Responsible for entering data in an accurate manner to update patient benefit information correctly in EMR and verify that existing information is accurate. • Consistently review eligibility responses in insurance verification system. • Obtaining patient referrals • Scheduling patient appointments • Preparing patient information and documents • Performs related duties, as required. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or equivalent, required. • Extensive insurance eligibility and verification experience, required. • Working knowledge of PC applications, required. • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, required. • 1+ years of relevant experience, required. • Ability to communicate effectively. Bariatric experience preferred, not required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Paid time off Work Location: In person Apply Job!