Temporary Insurance Verifier

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. ... To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

This recruitment is for a Temporary Full-Time Insurance Verifier position through UCI's internal temporary staffing department. The position is located at our Lakewood Medical Center location.

Your Role on the Team

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Verify patient insurance coverage, benefits, eligibility, and authorization requirements prior to scheduled services.
• Contact insurance companies and provider offices to obtain and secure authorizations for procedures and appointments.
• Counsel patients regarding financial responsibilities, collect payments, and explain insurance-related obligations.
• Perform clerical and front-office support duties including documentation, patient communication, and maintaining accurate records.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Knowledge of insurance verification processes, authorizations, and patient financial counseling practices.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, and insurance representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), scheduling systems, and standard office software applications.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a healthcare, outpatient clinic, or medical office setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, insurance plans, and billing procedures.
• Experience handling patient payments, collections, and insurance-related documentation.
• Bilingual communication skills and experience working with diverse patient populations.