Medical Insurance Verification Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying eligibility and benefits for our clinics. We accept all types of insurances as well as ensures that required authorization or pre-certifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicates with insurance companies, patients and OST staff

Keeps records and monitor patient appointments according to patient referral/authorization status

Responsible for calling insurance company for benefit verifications and insurance pre-authorizations on all patients

Responds easily to routine requests for information

Reviews schedules for needed referrals

Maintain patient confidentiality

Maintain HIPPAA compliance

Filing insurance paperwork and payment agreements

Setting up self-pay

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to work independently and have strong organizational and time management skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Dependable

Exercises safe judgment in decision making

Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public

Must possess honesty, integrity, and accountability

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Insurance Verification Specialist has the option to work Remote, but will need to be in-office for the initial training period and occasionally for meetings, occasional travel to our Abilene office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner

Requires repetitive hand motion

Minimal lifting and carrying requirements

TRAVEL

This position is Remote, but will require occasional travel to our Abilene office.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

5 years in the medical field

3 years working with insurance / HMO referrals / prior authorizations

CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Accounts Receivable: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Abilene, TX 79606

Salary : $15 - $17