Student Assistant for the Keys Clinic (Fall)

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time Insurance Verification assistant to verify patient insurance eligibility and active coverage prior to appointments. You will review benefits, determine if prior authorization or referrals are needed, and assist with submission and tracking of requests under supervision.

The role requires current enrollment as a graduate student, strong attention to detail, good organization, and professional communication; schedule is about 10

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Graduate student in good standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifying patient insurance eligibility and active coverage prior to appointments.
• Reviewing available benefits for scheduled services.
• Determining whether prior authorization, referral, or other payer requirements are needed.
• Assisting with submission and tracking of authorization requests under staff supervision.
• Following up on pending insurance or authorization items.
• Accurately documenting verification and authorization information in the appropriate clinic system.
• Identifying incomplete or unclear information and escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Professional communication

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate student in good standing (University of Oklahoma)

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Insurance portals

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary of up to $15.00/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule:Flexible Schedule

Travel:Not required

For Best Consideration Date:09/04/2026

Position Introduction:

The primary responsibilities would include:

• Verifying patient insurance eligibility and active coverage prior to appointments.
• Reviewing available benefits for scheduled services.
• Determining whether prior authorization, referral, or other payer requirements are needed.
• Assisting with submission and tracking of authorization requests under staff supervision.
• Following up on pending insurance or authorization items.
• Accurately documenting verification and authorization information in the appropriate clinic system.
• Identifying incomplete or unclear information and escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

Suggested qualifications would include:

• Current enrollment as a graduate student in good academic standing.
• No prior insurance-verification experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with computers and the ability to learn the EHR, scheduling systems, and insurance portals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle protected health information.
• Dependability and the ability to work with progressively greater independence after training.
• Availability for approximately 10 hours per week (0.25 FTE).

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes