Specialist, Verification of Benefits

Job Summary 

The Verification Specialist is responsible for initiating phone contact with insurance carriers to verify and/or follow up on patient information in accordance with verification protocols. Representative will work to ensure that patients’ health care benefits cover required procedures.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Aggressive follow up in collecting information/data from insurance companies 

• Strong insurance verification experience and understanding Insurance Verification Knowledge 

• Ability to Multitask and Attention to Detail 

• Proficient Data Entry Skills 

• Ability to Work Independently 

• Proficient with Multiple Insurance Portals 

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy. 

• Able to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints. 

• Minimum typing skill of 40 wpm with 90% accuracy. Proficiency with the computer. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology required. 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required. 

• Detail attentiveness required. 

• Individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct 

• Other duties as assigned 

Education and/or Experience 

• High School degree or equivalent 

• At least 6 months experience in verifications 

Skills/Specialized Knowledge 

• Experience with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook 

Other Requirements 

• Must maintain professional appearance.  

• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis