Medical Insurance Verifier — Fast-Paced Clinic

UnitedHealth Group; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Pearland, TX is seeking an ASC Insurance Verifier to confirm patients' insurance eligibility and determine co-pays for scheduled procedures. The role uses Epic, payer portals, and phone interactions to gather information and support the clinic's financial operations.

You will balance accuracy with productivity, process authorizations, and communicate with patients and staff to keep visits running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced medical office or facility setting with patient registration, appointment scheduling or medical billing experience.
• 1+ year of experience with medical insurance verification.
• Knowledge of managed care.
• Knowledge of health insurance types and terms.
• Familiarity using CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding.
• Basic PC literacy and ability to navigate the Internet.
• Good mathematical skills to include ability to apply percentages.
• Demonstrated good customer skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to speak, hear, write, and read clearly.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits using the Practice Management system, payer on-line portals, phone IVR, and person-to-person contact.
• Obtain required authorizations/precertification as required at least three days in advance of scheduled surgery for add-on cases and optimally 2 weeks in advance for all other cases.
• Input all patient demographic/insurance information into the computer system in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide clear communication with clinic and patients regarding required information prior to or during visits.
• Meet productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical office experience

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Math proficiency

Tools

Epic software

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Pearland, TX is seeking an ASC Insurance Verifier to confirm patients' insurance eligibility and determine co-pays for scheduled procedures. The role uses Epic, payer portals, and phone interactions to gather information and support the clinic's financial operations.

You will balance accuracy with productivity, process authorizations, and communicate with patients and staff to keep visits running smoothly.