Insurance Verification Specialist - Medical Benefits Navigator

US Oncology Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient benefits with insurers and prepare accurate summaries for scheduling and billing. The role focuses on reviewing demographics and insurance data, loading referrals, and maintaining documentation in a clinic office environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years in a medical business office, EMR experience, and solid knowledge of medical terminology and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years of medical business office experience with insurance procedures and patient interaction.
• EMR experience required.
• Solid understanding of medical terminology, medical insurance terms, and estimate of benefits (EOB).
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Calls insurance companies to verify benefits and complete verification summaries.
• Reviews demographic and insurance information in patient accounts and makes corrections as needed.
• Submitting and loading insurance referrals from a work queue for scheduled patients.
• Notes in each account a brief summary of information received from the insurance company.
• Scans assignment of benefits, verification of benefit information and financial liability and forwards information back to the appropriate office.
• Ensures insurance, demographic, and eligibility data are entered accurately in the system.
• Maintains manuals, logs and other required documentation.
• Protects patient confidentiality and follows clinic policies.
• Covers for and assists with other business office functions as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient benefits with insurers and prepare accurate summaries for scheduling and billing. The role focuses on reviewing demographics and insurance data, loading referrals, and maintaining documentation in a clinic office environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years in a medical business office, EMR experience, and solid knowledge of medical terminology and