Insurance Verification Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Surgery Insurance Verification & Prior Authorization Specialist

Location: Webster, TX | On-Site
Pay: $19.00-$22.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | 3-Month Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Surgery Insurance Verification & Prior Authorization Specialist to join a fast-paced healthcare facility in Webster, TX.

This position is responsible for verifying insurance coverage, obtaining surgical prior authorizations, and coordinating benefits for inpatient and outpatient procedures across multiple medical specialties.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical insurance verification, hospital benefits, and prior authorizations , along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.

• Obtain and manage prior authorizations for surgical services across multiple specialties.

• Review hospital benefits, payer guidelines, and patient financial responsibilities.

• Communicate with physician offices, insurance companies, patients, and internal staff to coordinate authorizations.

• Ensure accurate documentation and timely submission of information to billing departments.

• Maintain organized records and track outstanding insurance verifications and authorizations.

• Assist in determining appropriate sites of service based on insurance coverage and procedure requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a hospital, medical facility, or medical business office.

• Surgical insurance verification and prior authorization experience required.

• Experience working with multiple surgical specialties .

• Knowledge of inpatient and outpatient insurance requirements .

• Strong understanding of hospital benefits and insurance coverage .

• Experience using automated medical billing systems.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with third-party payer requirements and insurance guidelines.

• Background in hospital patient access, financial clearance, or revenue cycle operations.

• Strong customer service and patient communication skills.

• Ability to learn new systems quickly and manage a high-volume workload.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Location: Webster, TX (100% On-Site)

• Employment Type: Full-Time, approximately 3-month contract

• Hours: 40 hours per week

Apply Today!

We are actively seeking qualified candidates with surgical insurance verification and prior authorization experience. If you have a strong hospital insurance background and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply!

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\rOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?