Insurance Verification Clerk
About The Position
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Memorial Village is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center located in Houston, Texas, offering patients access to high-quality surgical care in a comfortable, outpatient setting. As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System and United Surgical Partners International (USPI), we are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and personalized surgical experiences. AP/Insurance verification at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Memorial Village The AP/Insurance Verification Clerk is responsible for verifying patient insurance coverage, entering accurate information into the system, and ensuring procedures are authorized. This role also supports billing, coding, and follow-up with patients, providers, and insurers. In addition, the clerk manages the full accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
- Willingness to learn and perform basic Accounts Payable (AP) functions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills ability to effectively present information to patients, physicians, and other employees of surgery center.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with EMR and patient access software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving; strong interpersonal communication abilities.
- Reliability: Longevity in past roles.
Responsibilities
- verifying patient insurance coverage
- entering accurate information into the system
- ensuring procedures are authorized
- supports billing, coding, and follow-up with patients, providers, and insurers
- manages the full accounts payable process
- ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
