Insurance Verification Specialist

Employ-Temps; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Employ-Temps is hiring an Insurance Verification Specialist in Akron, OH. The position verifies insurance eligibility, conducts financial interviews, registers new clients, and coordinates with finance, medical staff, and lab personnel to ensure accurate billing and seamless patient services.

The role requires HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive information and close collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate has experience with Medicare/Medicaid, payer portals, and at least two

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance processes.
• Portal verification experience with Medicaid and Medicare.
• Two years of insurance verification experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate payer portals and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility through payer portals and update client information in internal systems.
• Conduct annual financial interviews and collect demographic, insurance, income verification, and identification documents.
• Register new clients and ensure all required forms and releases are completed accurately.
• Work closely with Case Workers and Reception to obtain updated client information.
• Notify internal eligibility staff of any insurance changes or residency updates.
• Serve as a liaison between finance, medical staff, and the lab regarding insurance questions or documentation needs.
• Collect co-pays, deductibles, and required payments when applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations and privacy standards.
• Attend training related to payers, processes, and eligibility requirements.
• Perform additional administrative support duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in fast-paced

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Insurance Verification Specialist

We are currently seeking candidates with experience in insurance verification, eligibility review, and patient financial intake for an Insurance Verification Specialist position with a healthcare organization in Akron. In this position you will verify insurance coverage, update client records, complete financial interviews, obtain required documentation, and serve as a liaison between finance, medical staff, and lab personnel. This is a detail-oriented, client-facing role that supports accurate billing and seamless coordination of patient services.

Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility through payer portals and update client information in internal systems.


• Conduct annual financial interviews and collect demographic, insurance, income verification, and identification documents.


• Register new clients and ensure all required forms and releases are completed accurately.


• Work closely with Case Workers and Reception to obtain updated client information.


• Notify internal eligibility staff of any insurance changes or residency updates.


• Serve as a liaison between finance, medical staff, and the lab regarding insurance questions or documentation needs.


• Collect co-pays, deductibles, and required payments when applicable.


• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations and privacy standards.


• Attend training related to payers, processes, and eligibility requirements.


• Perform additional administrative support duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance processes required.


• Portal verification experience with Medicaid and Medicare.


• Two years of insurance verification experience strongly preferred.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• High attention to detail with strong documentation accuracy.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.


• Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate payer portals and electronic systems.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Direct Deposit


• Weekly Pay


• More benefits once hired

Employ-Temps Staffing Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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