Benefits & Authorization Specialist

Western Missouri Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking a detail‑oriented Insurance Benefits Verifier to support patients and clinicians. The role involves verifying benefits, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring accurate demographic and insurance data.

The candidate will collaborate with payers, perform pre-registration tasks, and determine patient financial responsibility, including co-pays and deductibles. Prior medical support experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing 45+ WPM.
• Previous clerical experience.
• Great customer services skills.
• Previous medical support services experience.
• Must be self-motivated and follow hospital policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance benefits for the patient.
• Work with payer to validate and obtain authorization for services.
• Follow up on denials related to authorization issues.
• Perform pre-registration duties as requested.
• Obtain correct patient demographic and insurance information.
• Determine patient’s financial responsibility (co-pays and deductibles).
• Collect MSP information for Medicare patients.
• Demonstrate competency with equipment and supplies.
• Promote professionalism in behavior.
• Meet deadlines and work without constant supervision.

Skills

Typing

Customer service

Clerical experience

Medical support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking a detail‑oriented Insurance Benefits Verifier to support patients and clinicians. The role involves verifying benefits, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring accurate demographic and insurance data.

The candidate will collaborate with payers, perform pre-registration tasks, and determine patient financial responsibility, including co-pays and deductibles. Prior medical support experience is preferred.