Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

VieMed Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VieMed Healthcare in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to obtain patient demographics, verify benefits, and collect co-pays as appropriate for DME services.

You will obtain prior authorizations as required by payers, maintain accurate records in the billing system, and communicate effectively with patients, physicians' offices, and internal teams to support the revenue cycle and ensure smooth patient care.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in DME or medical office preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of insurance verification or authorizations required.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 and HIPAA regulations; medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient demographic and health insurance information; collects co-pays when appropriate.
• Verifies and records insurance benefits and provides insurance breakdowns.
• Obtains prior authorization as required by payers and follows up daily.
• Reads and understands medical documentation; maintains accurate records in billing system.
• Communicates with patients, physicians' offices, and internal teams for patient benefit; performs clerical tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

VieMed Healthcare in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to obtain patient demographics, verify benefits, and collect co-pays as appropriate for DME services.

You will obtain prior authorizations as required by payers, maintain accurate records in the billing system, and communicate effectively with patients, physicians' offices, and internal teams to support the revenue cycle and ensure smooth patient care.