Insurance Specialist

TEK Systems; Waterloo (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Insurance Specialist for a contract position in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on collections, contacting insurance companies to collect payment and file claims, mainly via email with claims adjusters.

You will review orders for codes, quantities and pricing, pursue payer payments, resolve denials with documentation, and perform claim research using Viper and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong customer service skills via phone and email.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint) in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Review orders to ensure accuracy of codes, quantity, and pricing.
• Follow-up with insurance companies to obtain payment for services.
• Prepare and submit documentation to increase likelihood of payments.
• Answer questions from providers, patients, and insurance companies.
• Print, organize, and mail hard copy claims.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Office experience

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Viper

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEKsystems is supporting a client as an Insurance Specialist. Strong customer service skills and a keen attention to detail are important to have. This role will be a collections type role - will communicate with insurance companies to collect payment and file claims. Most communication will be with claims adjusters from insurance companies. This role performs follow up to assure the department is being paid for the services offered. Most communication/outreach is via email rather than phone.

Daily Duties:

• Review orders to ensure accuracy of codes, quantity, and pricing
• Follow-up with insurance company to obtain payment from services rendered
• Denial resolution may include requesting additional documentation from payer via phone/email/fax, resubmission, filling a corrected claim, using payer portals for claim research and claim processing functions, claim adjustment if there is no opportunity for resolution/payment
• Prepare and submit documentation to increase likelihood of claims payment
• Answer questions from providers, patients, and insurance companies
• Knowledge of contract specific billing and paying procedures
• Identifies and resolves collection issues
• Performs necessary adjustments and refund requests
• Print, organize, and mail hard copy claims
• Claim follow up in accordance with department protocols
• Continued efficiency in various software platforms such as Viper and Microsoft applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Skills & Qualifications

High School diploma/GED

Strong customer service skills - phone and email (office experience required)

Strong attention to detail

Must have Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint) in an office setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterloo,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.