Insurance Verification Specialist
USPI•Tucson, AZ
About The Position
Camp Lowell Surgery Center is seeking a detail-oriented Insurance Verifier to join our front-office team. This role is essential in ensuring patients' insurance information is accurate, benefits are verified, and authorizations are obtained prior to scheduled surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with insurance verification, and a proactive approach to preventing billing delays or denials.
Requirements
- strong communication skills
- experience with insurance verification
- a proactive approach to preventing billing delays or denials
Responsibilities
- Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility prior to scheduled procedures.
- Obtain necessary pre-authorizations and pre-certifications from insurance companies.
- Confirm patient benefits including deductible, co-pay, co-insurance, and out-of-pocket amounts.
- Communicate financial responsibility to patients and collect or arrange for payments as needed.
- Coordinate with schedulers, clinical staff, and billing department to ensure accurate documentation and timely submission.
- Accurately input insurance data into the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
- Contact patients, insurance companies, and referring offices as needed for clarification or follow-up.
- Identify and resolve any insurance-related discrepancies prior to the date of service.
- Maintain thorough documentation of verification and authorization processes.
- Stay up to date on insurance requirements and changes in coverage policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
