Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Medical Insurance Verification Specialist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for verifying patients’ insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility prior to appointments or procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the billing process. A background in medical billing is preferred to support collaboration with the billing department and assist with claim-related inquiries as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, coverage limits, and authorizations prior to services being rendered.
- Accurately document insurance information and verification results in the patient’s record.
- Contact insurance companies to confirm active policies, copays, deductibles, and preauthorization requirements.
- Communicate with patients to obtain or clarify insurance and demographic information.
- Collaborate with the billing team to resolve coverage discrepancies, denials, or claim issues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance payers, verification systems, and compliance requirements.
- Assist with light billing duties such as claim submission follow-up or data entry as needed.
- Ensure timely handling of all verification tasks to prevent delays in patient care or reimbursement.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in insurance verification, medical front office, or medical billing.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, payer portals, and insurance verification tools.
- Basic understanding of the medical billing and claims process (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes preferred).
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in practice management or electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Company DescriptionStaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.
Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.
Company Description
StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.\r\n\r\n Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.