Insurance Verifcation Specialist

United Surgical Partners International; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts / flexible-sp​

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident and critical illness coverage

Long term care coverage

Job summary

Edmonds Endoscopy Center is seeking a full-time Insurance Verification Specialist to ensure accurate patient insurance data and smooth claim processing. You will verify coverage by contacting insurers, document policy numbers, and update records in the EHR.

This in-office role in Edmonds, WA requires a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong communication. Normal hours are Monday–Friday daytime.

Qualifications

• Insurance verification experience in a medical setting is required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and coding.
• Strong communication skills and professional interaction with patients and providers.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance coverage by contacting insurers via phone or portals.
• Obtain and document policy numbers, coverage dates, and pre-authorization needs.
• Update EHR and other databases with verified insurance information.
• Prepare charts for surgeries and interact professionally with patients.

Skills

Insurance verification experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Edmonds Endoscopy Center has an immediate need for a full time Insurance Verification Specialist.

At Edmonds Endoscopy Center, we offer our patients complete care of the digestive system. This includes everything from the evaluation to treatment, including endoscopy procedures.

What You Will Do (Job Summary)

You will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of insurance claims by verifying patient insurance information and coordinating with insurance providers. Verify patient insurance coverage by contacting insurance companies through phone, online portals, or other established methods. Obtain and document accurate insurance information, including policy numbers, coverage dates, and any pre-authorization requirements. Maintain detailed and accurate records of insurance verifications for each patient. Update electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant databases with verified insurance information.

Other Duties

• Operate telephone system, receive incoming messages, and direct calls to destination.
• Ensure all required forms are placed in designated areas of the patient’s chart.
• Daily preparation of charts for next day's surgeries within required deadline.
• Admit patients and process their paperwork, collect deposits due and/or fee payment.
• Interact appropriately and effectively with patients and others.

Monday – Friday daytime work hours.

This position is in the office in Edmonds, WA, and may need to cover our 2 other locations in the area, in Kirkland and Seattle.

What We Offer

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Starting pay Range is $21.30 – $25.00/hour depending on experience.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Insurance verification experience in a medical setting is required
• Familiarity with medical terminology and coding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients and insurance providers.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and other relevant software.

Who We Are

We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI). At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.