Insurance Verification Coordinator

Akumin®; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Cross training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

Job summary

Akumin is hiring for a Scheduling and Insurance Verification Coordinator at our Gateway West facility. This full-time role supports accurate patient scheduling, verifies insurance benefits, and secures pre-certifications for imaging services.

You will contact patients and physicians to obtain missing information, verify coverage with insurance companies, and document verification details in the electronic system to prevent payment delays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years experience in medical or related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with scheduling/billing systems.
• Good communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and sends schedule information to clients and internal departments.
• Contacts patients and physicians to obtain missing information for reimbursements.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorizations/pre-certifications.
• Documents verification details in the system and addresses coverage restrictions.
• Assists supervisors in mentoring new team members.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Scheduling/billing systems

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Billing software

EMR systems

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

We are currently hiring for a Insurance Verification Coordinator at our Gateway West facility. This will be a full time position.

The Scheduling and Insurance Verification Coordinator gathers and sends schedule information to the appropriate client and other internal departments. Obtains all pertinent insurance benefit information and/or pre-certification approval for patients scheduled to receive services at an Imaging site, center or facility. Contacts patients and physician offices to obtain incomplete and/or missing information to ensure reimbursement of contracted procedures. Coordinates coverage restrictions to prevent payment problems. Resolves higher level issues. May assist in training new hire staff. Ensures every customer receives the highest quality of customer service.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in gathering documentation of all pertinent patient information in accordance with site guidelines. Contacts patients, physicians and clients to obtain incomplete, incorrect and/or missing information. May contact doctor’s offices to request any necessary corrections to authorizations/pre-certifications and/or additional clinical information to needed to obtain an authorization/pre-certification.
• Responsible for ensuring insurance companies are contacted to complete the verification process through phone calls and/or web based sites and/or is responsible for obtaining authorizations/ pre-certifications from insurance companies and radiology management companies. Prioritizes workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Documents the insurance and authorization verification information in the applicable computer system in accordance with documented work processes. Ensures any coverage restrictions are documented and addressed to avoid payment problems.
• May assist supervisors and trainers in mentoring new team members.
• Completes any additional job duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in medical or related field required; medical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required.
• Experience with scheduling/billing systems and use of computer software required.
• Ability to work computers and general office equipment.
• Must have good communication and interactive skills to work with patients, physicians and peers.
• Ability to multi-task successfully and excellent organizational skills.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.