Insurance Verification Specialist

ENT and Allergy of FL. • Tampa, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida ENT & Allergy, a division of ENT & Allergy Associates of Florida, is hiring an experienced full-time Insurance Verification Specialist for its Tampa location. The practice has 13 locations in the Tampa Bay Area and has served patients for 45 years.

The specialist verifies benefits and obtains pre-certification for scheduled patients by contacting insurance providers. The role also involves updating insurance and contact information, explaining patients’ financial obligations after coverage is verified, and following insurance requirements and patient confidentiality laws. The position may require travel between ENTA offices to provide support.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working in a multi-physician practice.
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Ability to work with patients and help them feel comfortable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliability and motivation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to understand claims and billing information.
• Knowledge of insurance benefits.
• Work experience with insurance companies.
• Detail-oriented focus.
• Ability to use medical and office equipment as required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Obtain pre-certification and verify benefits for scheduled patients by contacting insurance providers.
• Update patients’ insurance and contact information in their records.
• Inform patients of their financial obligations after verifying coverage.
• Adhere to insurance rules and patient confidentiality laws.
• Travel between ENTA offices for support purposes, as needed.
• Assist patients with transferring from a wheelchair to an exam chair when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance effective the first day of the month after one year of full-time employment.
• 401(k) effective the first day of the month after one year of employment.
• Six paid holidays, effective immediately.
• Paid time off earned per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed