Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist (Remote)

Waterbury Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Health is seeking an insurance verification and authorization professional to support Central Registration/Scheduling. You will ensure accurate patient demographics and financial data for inpatient and outpatient accounts, initiate authorizations, and inform physicians as needed.

Position emphasizes confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to hospital policies; remote work availability may be considered, with duties expanding to scheduling and training as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of hospital billing and third party procedures is preferred.
• Experience in registration, scheduling or insurance verification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient demographics and financial data for inpatient and outpatient accounts.
• Provide estimates of financial responsibility and educate on assistance programs.
• Collect on balances and refer to leadership as needed.
• Work with a multi-skilled team to meet department goals and adapt to change.
• Assist with scheduling, registration and training of coworkers when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Clerical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Waterbury Health is seeking an insurance verification and authorization professional to support Central Registration/Scheduling. You will ensure accurate patient demographics and financial data for inpatient and outpatient accounts, initiate authorizations, and inform physicians as needed.

Position emphasizes confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to hospital policies; remote work availability may be considered, with duties expanding to scheduling and training as required.