Insurance Verification Specialist

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM seeks a day shift, full-time ER/OP Admitting Registration Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient plan benefits and support financial clearance at point of service.

Responsibilities include contacting insurers, coordinating with physicians and patients on financial matters, and ensuring accurate cashiering and patient account transactions while adhering to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and terminology.
• Experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Contact all insurance companies to verify the patient’s plan benefits.
• Interact with physicians’ office staff and patients regarding financial issues; ensure appropriate payment for procedures.
• Handle customer account transactions, provide assistance, and oversee cashiering operations.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Insurance verification

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Customer service

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , ER&OP Admitting Registration Insurance Verification Specialist in Albuquerque, NM .

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , ER&OP Admitting Registration Insurance Verification Specialist in Albuquerque, NM .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Contact all insurance companies to verify the description of the patient\'s medical plan benefits.
• Interacts with physicians’ office personnel and patients regarding financial issues; assures appropriate payment for procedures.
• Handles customer account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs and/or oversees cashiering operations.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of insurance plans. Skilled in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• One (1) year of previously related experience
• Medical Terminology

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in a related field of study
• Previous medical office experience.
• Heart Saver.