Insurance Verification Specialist
Treating patients like family
Insurance Verification Specialist
Houston, Texas Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street (11208)Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Insurance Verification Specialist to join our team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely verification of patient insurance coverage, helping our patients have a smooth experience from the very start of their care.
Responsibilities:
- Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage for scheduled procedures using payer portals, telephone calls, and electronic verification systems.
- Confirm patient demographics, insurance information, and procedure details to ensure claim accuracy.
- Calculate patient financial responsibility, including co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts, and communicate this information to patients.
- Obtain necessary authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals prior to procedures.
- Document all verification activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) system according to center policies.
- Collaborate with scheduling, billing, and clinical teams to resolve insurance-related issues quickly.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer guidelines and policy changes.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing patient inquiries in a professional and empathetic manner.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or related coursework preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in insurance verification, medical billing, or a related healthcare administrative role.
- Experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or hospital setting preferred.
- Familiarity with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Career growth and development opportunities
Who We Are:
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is a proud partner of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), the largest ambulatory surgery provider in the country. We are committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective surgical services in a safe and caring environment. Our team works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible — before, during, and after their procedures.
Required Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, insurance companies, and internal teams.
- Proficiency with EMR systems, insurance portals, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Solid understanding of medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, and insurance processes.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of insurance verification experience in a healthcare environment.
- Prior experience working with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans.
- Background in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or hospital preferred.
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