Insurance Verification & Scheduling Specialist

Akumin; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility with employer match

Paid holidays

Defined PTO and sick time programs

Job summary

Akumin is hiring an Insurance Verification Coordinator at our Gateway West facility for a full-time role. The coordinator gathers schedule information, obtains insurance benefit details and pre-certifications, and contacts patients and physician offices to complete verifications and authorizations.

Responsibilities include documenting information in systems, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines, training new staff, and ensuring high-quality patient service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in medical or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Experience with scheduling/billing systems and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering documentation of patient information per site guidelines.
• Contact patients, physicians, and clients to obtain missing information and necessary corrections for authorizations/pre-certifications.
• Ensure insurance companies are contacted to complete verification and obtain authorizations; prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Document insurance and verification information in the computer system per processes.
• Assist supervisors/trainers in mentoring new team members.
• Complete any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling systems

Billing systems

Computer software

Job description

Akumin is hiring an Insurance Verification Coordinator at our Gateway West facility for a full-time role. The coordinator gathers schedule information, obtains insurance benefit details and pre-certifications, and contacts patients and physician offices to complete verifications and authorizations.

Responsibilities include documenting information in systems, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines, training new staff, and ensuring high-quality patient service.