Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

FSAs and HSAs

Job summary

St. Francis Surgery Center in Memphis, TN seeks a Full-Time Insurance Verification Coordinator to ensure accurate insurance verification, obtain prior authorizations, and communicate patient financial responsibilities.

The role requires in-person presence and collaboration with scheduling, clinical, and billing teams to support smooth revenue cycle operations. Strong knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance, and proficiency with EMR and practice management systems are desired as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in insurance verification, patient registration, or revenue cycle operations.
• Knowledge of commercial, Medicare and Medicaid insurance, authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance.
• Obtain prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.
• Communicate coverage issues with insurers, physicians, and patients.
• Educate patients on estimated financial responsibility.
• Collaborate with scheduling, clinical, business office and physician staff.
• Maintain accurate records and authorization documentation.
• Monitor activities to prevent denials and delays.
• Assist with denial investigations and payer issues with billing team.
• Support patient registration, check-in and revenue cycle processes.
• Perform additional clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Insurance verification

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Practice management systems

Billing software

Job description

St. Francis Surgery Center in Memphis, TN seeks a Full-Time Insurance Verification Coordinator to ensure accurate insurance verification, obtain prior authorizations, and communicate patient financial responsibilities.

The role requires in-person presence and collaboration with scheduling, clinical, and billing teams to support smooth revenue cycle operations. Strong knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance, and proficiency with EMR and practice management systems are desired as