Medical Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

Retina-Consultants,-Ltd-1; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Consultants, Ltd. in the Chicagoland area is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to join our medical retina practice.

You will verify active benefits, initiate pre-authorizations for procedures, and request office visit referrals in collaboration with clinicians. This role involves contacting insurers via phone and online portals, updating patient records, and coordinating with patients and providers to gather accurate information.

Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance verifications and prior authorizations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Obtain insurance verification to confirm active eligibility and benefits.
• Initiate pre-authorizations for procedures and request office visit referrals.
• Contact insurances via phone and online insurance payer portals.
• Update patient accounts with insurance and demographic information.
• Work closely with patient and insurance providers to gather and verify insurance information.
• Use EMR software like My eClinicalWorks and EPIC.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

My eClinicalWorks

EPIC

Job description

Retina Consultants, Ltd. in the Chicagoland area is seeking an Insurance Verification Specialist to join our medical retina practice.

You will verify active benefits, initiate pre-authorizations for procedures, and request office visit referrals in collaboration with clinicians. This role involves contacting insurers via phone and online portals, updating patient records, and coordinating with patients and providers to gather accurate information.