Healthcare Insurance Authorization Specialist

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center seeks a full-time Insurance Verification/Authorization Clerk to verify benefits, validate authorizations, and obtain required services approvals for patients across its clinics. The role involves pre-registration, collecting demographics, and determining financial responsibility.

Strong clerical and customer service skills are essential. The ideal candidate will work with minimal supervision, maintain professionalism, and collaborate with care teams to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing 45+ WPM.
• Previous clerical experience.
• Great customer service skills.
• Previous medical support services experience.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work within hospital/clinic policies.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance benefits for patients.
• Coordinate with payer to obtain authorizations for services.
• Follow up on denials related to authorization issues.
• Perform pre-registration duties as requested.
• Collect and enter patient demographic and insurance information.
• Determine patient financial responsibility (co-pays/deductibles).
• Enter MSP information for Medicare patients.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and maintain professionalism.
• Meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Support teamwork and collaborate with internal customers.

Skills

Typing 45+ WPM

Customer service

Self-motivated

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Missouri Medical Center seeks a full-time Insurance Verification/Authorization Clerk to verify benefits, validate authorizations, and obtain required services approvals for patients across its clinics. The role involves pre-registration, collecting demographics, and determining financial responsibility.

Strong clerical and customer service skills are essential. The ideal candidate will work with minimal supervision, maintain professionalism, and collaborate with care teams to ensure