Benefits Support Specialist
Phil
Accounting & Finance, Customer Service
Remote
Location
Remote
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Partner Pharmacy Management
Compensation
- $17 – $19 per hour
Position Summary
The Benefits Verification Specialist is responsible for conducting outbound calls to insurance carriers to manually verify patient or client insurance benefits. Based on the outcome of each verification call, this individual accurately routes or advances the case through the appropriate workflow pathway.
Key Responsibilities
Place outbound calls to insurance carriers and navigate payer phone systems to reach eligibility and benefits representatives
Verify active coverage and obtain detailed benefits information including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, prior authorization requirements, and in/out-of-network benefit levels
Accurately document all information obtained during each call, including reference numbers, representative names, and call timestamps
Interpret call outcomes and apply decision criteria to move each case to the correct next step in the workflow (e.g., eligible for services, requires prior auth, inactive/terminated coverage, patient financial responsibility assessment, denial routing)
Identify discrepancies between payer-reported benefits and information on file and escalate appropriately
Meet daily productivity and quality standards for call volume and documentation accuracy
Maintain working knowledge of common insurance terminology, plan types (HMO, PPO, EPO, HDHP), and payer-specific requirements
Required Qualifications
1+ years of experience in medical billing, insurance verification, or a related healthcare administrative role
Minimum 1 year of customer support experience (call center experience is preferred).
Familiarity with insurance benefits terminology and payer communication processes,
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately transcribe information in real time with low/no errors
Ability to independently assess call outcomes and apply routing logic without constant supervision
Comfortable with high call volumes and navigating automated payer phone systems
Proficiency with EHR/practice management software or equivalent case management systems
Must have a good understanding of computers, hardware, networks, etc.
Adaptable to swift changes
Open to giving and receiving feedback graciously and professionally
Schedule:
Benefits Verification Specialists Hours are 6a-6p PST Monday-Friday. Employees must be available for any shift within business hours, but employees are provided a regular shift that would only change with notice.
Overtime may be available, and will occasionally be required.
Holiday work may be required if there aren’t enough volunteers to cover the shift.
Benefits:
Ground floor opportunity with one of the fastest-growing startups in health-tech
Fully remote working environment available in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k)