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Position
Insurance Verification and Authorization (IV/Auth) Specialist
Location
BGC, Taguig City
Work Setup & Shift
Onsite | Night shift
Benefits
- Above‑market compensation and healthcare coverage starting Day 1, including dependents
- Paid time‑off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses
- Collaborative spirit with company‑sponsored events and activities
- Flexible work arrangements for work‑life harmony
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
- Diverse and inclusive team culture
Your Role
The Insurance Verification and Authorization (IV/Auth) Specialist verifies eligibility and initiates or follows up on prior authorization requests with insurance companies, providers, and patients in the United States. They ensure timely and accurate processing of authorization requests, coordinate with clinical teams, and maintain compliance with payer guidelines and HIPAA standards. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Insurance Verification
- Verify insurance and benefit eligibility for patient services
- Authorization
- Review clinical documentation and insurance guidelines to determine authorization requirements
- Verify accuracy of provider‑obtained authorizations—including CPT code, patient demographics, and effective dates
- Obtain authorizations for scheduled services from insurance or third parties as necessary
- Ensure timely submission and follow‑up of prior authorization requests to meet turnaround time expectations
- Escalate authorization denials or delays to the appropriate team (e.g., Patient Access, Billing)
- Notify admission status as required by payers
- Review medical necessity criteria and payer‑specific guidelines when needed
- Payer and Patient Outreach and Communication
- Perform outbound calls and online inquiries to insurance companies, providers, and patients to verify eligibility and initiate/follow up on prior authorization requests
- Handle inbound calls from U.S. patients and providers with effective communication skills, empathy, and familiarity with healthcare or revenue cycle management processes
- Coordinate with physician offices and clinical teams to obtain missing documentation
- Documentation
- Accurately enter and update authorization, eligibility, benefit, and patient demographic details in the client system (e.g., Epic, Meditech, Cerner)
- Document all payer communication and account activity according to defined standards
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards to protect patient information
- Adhere to the IV/Auth quality and productivity standards established by the organization
Qualifications and Non‑Negotiables
- At least one year of U.S. healthcare industry experience completing insurance verification and authorization activities
- Senior High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Strong understanding of insurance verification processes and benefit determination
- Familiarity with payer portals and insurance websites for checking authorization and eligibility status
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (CEFR B2 or higher)
- Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to U.S. time zones
Soft Skills
- Ability to prioritize amid competing priorities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
- Adapt quickly to new and changing technical environments
- Attention to detail and strong follow‑up skills
- Comfortable making complex decisions independently
- Good judgment, discretion, and decision‑making abilities
- Teamwork and integrity in all work activities
- Professional interaction with internal and external customers
Preferred Skills / Expertise
- Two or more years of U.S. healthcare industry experience completing insurance verification and authorization activities
- Philippine bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10 coding
About MicroSourcing
With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.
MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company’s strength lies in our people’s diversity and talent. We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives and opportunities for each individual to thrive.
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