Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

EAP

Career growth

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Insurance Services Specialist with a strong understanding of health insurance, insurance benefits, and prior authorization processes. This role focuses on verifying insurance coverage, interpreting benefits, obtaining medical authorizations, and helping ensure patients are financially cleared for healthcare services.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, communicates effectively with insurance companies, patients, and providers, and can navigate

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of insurance terminology, benefits, and coverage requirements.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Experience with insurance verification and patient financial clearance.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance coverage and interpret benefits.
• Obtain prior authorizations for imaging (MRI, CT, PET).
• Assist with patient financial clearance for services.
• Communicate with insurers, patients and providers.
• Navigate multiple computer systems and manage high‑volume queues.

Skills

Insurance verification

Prior authorizations

Insurance terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Insurance Services Specialist with a strong understanding of health insurance, insurance benefits, and prior authorization processes. This role focuses on verifying insurance coverage, interpreting benefits, obtaining medical authorizations, and helping ensure patients are financially cleared for healthcare services.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, communicates effectively with insurance companies, patients, and providers, and can navigate