Imaging Authorization & Verification Specialist II

Surgery Partners Brand; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

401K

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Imaging Coordinator II - Authorization & Verification Specialist to join our Imaging Team. This role verifies patient insurance, handles authorization and verification tasks, and supports front desk and billing processes to ensure smooth patient flow through imaging services.

The position requires high school diploma, CPR within 60 days, and experience with healthcare scheduling and insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal, written English, and public speaking ability.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others.
• Demonstrated computer skills in utilizing word processing, databases, and other computer functions.
• Previous experience with healthcare scheduling and insurance knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance and benefits for accuracy and eligibility.
• Call primary and secondary insurers for verification of benefits, deductibles, and copays.
• Notify front desk staff of non-reimbursable benefits and insurance issues.
• Handle telephone backup and transfer calls as needed.
• Assist patients through services and ensure documentation is complete.
• Collect copayments and payments; maintain accurate accounts and daily logs as needed.
• Enter information accurately into the admitting/registration system.
• Prepare preregistration packets for all patients and update medical records for return visits.
• Assist with closing procedures and end-of-day tasks.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Healthcare scheduling

Insurance knowledge

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Imaging Coordinator II - Authorization & Verification Specialist to join our Imaging Team. This role verifies patient insurance, handles authorization and verification tasks, and supports front desk and billing processes to ensure smooth patient flow through imaging services.

The position requires high school diploma, CPR within 60 days, and experience with healthcare scheduling and insurance.