Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

401K plan

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail oriented Authorization & Verification Specialist to join our team. The role focuses on scheduling surgical cases and verifying patient insurance, with responsibilities spanning clerical tasks, benefits verification, and accurate data entry in the admissions system.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred), CPR certification within 60 days, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills and public speaking ability.
• Experience with healthcare scheduling and insurance knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits for surgical cases.
• Schedule surgical cases and ensure accurate clerical tasks.
• Obtain and organize required documentation for billing and admissions.
• Process copays and payments; maintain daily payment log as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the admitting/registration system.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written English

Public speaking

Under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Medical records software

Job description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail oriented Authorization & Verification Specialist to join our team. The role focuses on scheduling surgical cases and verifying patient insurance, with responsibilities spanning clerical tasks, benefits verification, and accurate data entry in the admissions system.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred), CPR certification within 60 days, and strong English communication skills.