Hospital Insurance Verification Specialist

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

PTO accrual

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

EAP

Job summary

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a full-time Hospital Insurance Verification Specialist in Leawood, KS. You will verify coverage, obtain pre-certifications, and contact employers/insurers to confirm benefits and patient liability, while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.

The role requires strong communication and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Insurance verification experience preferred.
• Medical billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procedure authorization preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Verify coverage and obtain pre-certifications for admissions and outpatient visits.
• Contact employers/insurers to verify benefits and patient liability.
• Ensure accurate billing address and documentation.
• Provide professional, confidential service and handle multiple tasks under stress.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical billing

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

# Hospital Insurance Verification SpecialistHot JobKansas City Orthopaedic Institute - LEAWOOD, KS 66211## DescriptionKansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a single specialty orthopedic hospital. We are physician-owned and have 17 Inpatient beds with 8 state-of-the-art surgical suites. We have been serving the Kansas City area for over 25 years. KCOI was recently named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, which places us in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and outstanding patient experience!**We’re seeking a full-time Hospital Insurance Verification Specialist. This is an onsite position working *Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm.***Our Hospital Insurance Verification Specialists are responsible for verification and pre-certification notification and authorization of all admissions and/or outpatient visits. Contact patients’ employer and/or insurance company to verify coverage, and benefits, obtain benefit-level, patient liability, billing address. Must be able to project a professional, pleasant image while interacting with a variety of personalities and cultures. Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions. Should have strong communication and customer service skills and respect for confidentiality. Must have the ability to plan, prioritize and complete tasks under stress with frequent interruptions. Must be able to multi-task and possess strong attention to detail. **Full-Time Benefits Package includes:*** 6 company paid holidays* Rich PTO Accruals* Employer discretionary bonuses* Medical (with an on-site service discount program)* Dental & Vision* Wellness program with abilities to reduce premiums* HSA/FSA option* Company Paid Life & Long-Term Disability* 401(K) with a substantial company match* Optional Voluntary Benefits plans* Employee Assistance Program## Qualifications**Experience:*** Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)* Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)* Knowledge of procedure authorization preferred* Basic computer skills* High school diploma or equivalent (GED)