Insurance Verification Specialist

The Insurance Verification Specialist contacts a patient’s insurance company to verify coverage levels and works with individuals to educate them on their benefits information. The Insurance Verification Specialist serves as a valued member of the Discovery Behavioral Health team, helping patients get the medical procedures they require. Working with the Admissions Department is crucial in this role and having a positive team player approach is required in this fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for verifying patient insurance coverage and ensuring necessary procedures are covered by an individual’s provider.Responsible for entering data in an accurate manner.Updating patient benefit information in the organization’s insurance system and verifying that existing information is accurate.Effectively working with insurance companies, with extensive amount of time on the telephone.Performing light administrative duties as needed.