Benefits Verification Specialist – Remote (260531)

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Fully remote contract

Job summary

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced Benefits Verification Specialists for a fully remote contract role with a healthcare organization. You will verify coverage, contact carriers, and document findings while navigating payer requirements and ensuring data accuracy.

This is a 20-week assignment starting December 7, 2026. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in benefits verification or related revenue cycle functions, with strong communication and attention to detail to resolve

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in healthcare benefits verification, insurance verification, medical billing, or a related revenue cycle function.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance eligibility, coverage, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, and benefit limitations.
• Contact commercial insurance carriers by phone and through payer portals to confirm benefits and clarify coverage details.
• Investigate discrepancies, plan-specific requirements, exclusions, and other insurance-related questions.
• Review patient and insurance information for accuracy and document verification findings in internal systems.
• Coordinate with internal team members to resolve missing information, coverage concerns, and authorization-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records while meeting established turnaround times.

Skills

Benefits verification

Insurance verification

Medical billing

Revenue cycle

Data entry

Customer service

Remote work

Tools

Payer portals

Internal systems

Job description

Location: Remote – United States (excluding California)

Pay Rate: $21.00–$22.50/hour

Employment Type: Contract – Approximately 20 weeks

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week; 8 AM–5 PM or 9 AM–6 PM (Mountain or Pacific Time)

Start Date: December 7, 2026

Equipment: Provided

ABOUT THE ROLE

Medix is partnering with a growing healthcare organization seeking experienced Benefits Verification Specialists to support its expanding insurance operations team.

This position focuses on verifying commercial health insurance benefits, communicating directly with insurance carriers, and resolving coverage discrepancies. We're looking for candidates who understand how insurance plans work and can independently navigate payer conversations, investigate coverage questions, and accurately document their findings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify patient insurance eligibility, coverage, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, and benefit limitations.
• Contact commercial insurance carriers by phone and through payer portals to confirm benefits and clarify coverage details.
• Investigate discrepancies, plan-specific requirements, exclusions, and other insurance-related questions.
• Review patient and insurance information for accuracy and document verification findings in internal systems.
• Coordinate with internal team members to resolve missing information, coverage concerns, and authorization-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records while meeting established turnaround times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–2+ years of experience in healthcare benefits verification, insurance verification, medical billing, or a related revenue cycle function.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial health insurance plans, terminology, and payer processes.
• Hands-on experience contacting insurance companies directly to verify coverage and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to independently research insurance questions and clearly communicate findings.
• Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, organizational skills, and computer proficiency.
• Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet, distraction-free remote workspace.

HIGHLY PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Fertility, IVF, reproductive medicine, or women's healthcare.
• Specialty pharmacy benefits verification or prior authorization.
• Previous experience working remotely.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

COMPENSATION & POSITION DETAILS

• $21.00–$22.50 per hour.
• Fully remote contract opportunity with a growing healthcare organization.
• Approximately 801 hours of anticipated work.
• Client-provided computer equipment.