Insurance Verification Specialist / Admitting / FT /Day

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program if offered

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered

Challenging and rewarding work 환경

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and…

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX seeks an Insurance Verification Rep to verify and pre-authorize insurance coverage and enter billing data into the system. This role supports Service Excellence and follows Service Excellence standards across customer groups.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with physicians, patients, and payers in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year job related experience recommended.
• Healthcare financial experience desirable.
• Typing skills.
• Computer experience desirable.
• Intense customer/people interaction experience preferred.
• Recommend moderate to intense concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and converse in English.

Responsibilities

• Accept assignments with teamwork and effective communications to support department operations.
• Participate in quality improvement processes for the Department and Institution.
• Verify insurance and release billing data by contacting appropriate payer.
• Assist with expediting admission processes.
• Cross-train to other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director.

Skills

Typing skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Insurance Verification Rep

Position Summary

The employee assumes responsibility and accountability for verifying and pre-authorizing insurance coverage and enters appropriate billing information into the computer system. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Utilize the appropriate skills in accepting responsibilities of assignments while exhibiting teamwork techniques and effective communications which contribute to the overall operation of the department. Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.

Applies appropriate policies and procedures, as set forth by the Department of Business Systems for the purpose of assessing and communicating patient needs by performing duties related to ancillary scheduling. Maintains accurate, courteous, and efficient communication between the physicians/physician office staff or the patient. Verifies insurance and releases billing data accurately and completely by contacting appropriate payer. Assists with and works to expedite the admission processes. Cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director. Accept additional duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year job related experience recommended
• Heath care financial experience desirable
• Recommend moderate to intense concentration and attention to detail
• Typing skills
• Computer experience desirable
• Intense customer/people interaction experience preferred

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, patients, families, vendors and others.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
• Bending, lifting (10-20 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing

and/or sitting.

• Ability to tolerate low noise levels for prolonged periods.
• Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials.
• Ability to respond to pages, telephones and other auditory stimulation.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.