Insurance Verification & Scheduling Specialist

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 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.