Insurance Verification / Authorization Specialist

InfuSystem; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental and Vision premiums covered

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking an Insurance Verification / Authorization Specialist to verify patient eligibility and obtain authorization approvals for insurance payers. The ideal candidate will have healthcare experience and strong skills in problem-solving and communication. This hybrid position requires working three days in the office and two days from home, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to independently meet tight deadlines in a project-based atmosphere.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a project-based atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and obtain authorization approvals.
• Monitor and follow up on all pending authorizations.
• Organize tasks efficiently to prevent revenue loss.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales for supporting documentation.
• Input payer plan IDs and data accurately in systems.
• Organize tasks to prevent revenue loss and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide education on correct procedures as needed.
• Perform other tasks to support department objectives.

Skills

Interpreting insurance benefits and terminology

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Team player

Deadline-driven

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree (AA)

Two to four years of related experience

Job description

Insurance Verification / Authorization Specialist

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: INSUR001702

• Posted: March 27, 2025
• Closed: April 3, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Hybrid - Rochester Hills, MI
3851 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA

The Insurance Verification / Authorization Specialist is responsible for verifying patient eligibility and obtaining authorization approvals for third‑party insurance payers with a focus on Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care program. The ideal candidate will interpret benefit information, understand insurance terminology, and coordinate with insurance payers, VA Community Care providers and VA facilities to secure necessary documentation and approvals in a timely manner. The scheduled working shift for this position is Monday through Friday in a hybrid setting, working in the office a minimum of three days and two days from home. In‑office days will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

In this role, the ideal candidate will:

• Review and confirm patient insurance details to ensure eligibility for services.
• Initiate, follow up, and secure authorizations using fax, email, or telephone, including retrospective authorizations and renewals as needed.
• Monitor and follow up on all pending authorizations within management‑designated timeframes to expedite the claims process.
• Work closely with customer service and sales representatives to obtain supporting documentation, ensuring accurate processing and system entry.
• Provide education to interested parties on correct procedures.
• Accurately input payer plan IDs and other relevant data into appropriate systems to ensure accurate billing for current and future services.
• Organize tasks efficiently to prevent revenue loss and ensure all documentation is processed correctly.
• Other related tasks as assigned to support the department’s objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent; two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in interpreting insurance benefits and terminology.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and detail‑oriented.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate complex processes.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to independently meet tight deadlines in a project‑based atmosphere.
• Follows department processes and procedures.

Personal and Professional Attributes

The ideal candidate must be a rigorous analytical thinker and problem solver with the following professional attributes:

• Strong work ethic
• Sound judgment
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Natural curiosity to pursue issues and increase expertise
• Passion for innovative analytical performance metrics
• The courage to promote and defend ideas and analyses
• Passionate about InfuSystem and serving customers and patients
• Strives to make an impact on improving our business processes and results
• Exemplary honesty and integrity
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work selflessly as part of a team

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comprehensive Benefit Package

At InfuSystem, we give our employees the tools to succeed both on and off the job. Our generous benefits package provides comprehensive coverage to help you protect your health and earning power and prepare for the future. In addition, we offer perks and programs that help you grow in your career and make InfuSystem a great place to work!

• Health plan options that include an employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental and Vision premiums covered by InfuSystem
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Adoption and Fertility Assistance
• 401(k) with a specified Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer
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