Insurance Specialist

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift Insurance Specialist to manage patient registrations and insurance authorizations while coordinating with the care team.

You will process insurance claims, ensure compliance with healthcare policies, and provide clear communication to patients, providers, and insurers.

This full-time role offers a collaborative, people-first environment in a leading regional health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of medical and insurance billing in a hospital setting and/or physician office, preferably in a multi-physician setting.

Responsibilities

• Manages insurance authorizations.
• Processes insurance claims.
• Registers patients.
• Coordinates team activities and ensures compliance with healthcare policies.
• Delivers exceptional communication and customer service to patients, providers, and insurers.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Insurance Specialist in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better.

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Insurance Specialist independently manages insurance authorizations, claims processing, and patient registration while coordinating team activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare policies, and delivering exceptional communication and customer service to patients, providers, and insurers.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of medical and insurance billing in a hospital setting and or physician office, preferably in a multi-physician setting.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Hospital clerical or physician office experience.