Insurance Verification Specialist

This is a remote position. Only LATAM-based candidates (bilingual in Spanish and English)We are seeking an experiencedInsurance Verification & Authorization Specialistto support a busy U.S.-based medical practice. This role plays a critical part in daily operations by ensuring next-day patient readiness, accurate insurance verification, timely authorizations, and a smooth patient financial experience.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced medical environment while collaborating closely with on-site teams.

Contract: Service Provision- Independant Contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Performinsurance eligibility and benefits verificationfor next-day patients across multiple carriers

• Confirm active coverage and accurately determinepatient financial responsibility(copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for visits, procedures, and treatments

• Obtainreferrals and prior authorizationsfrom primary care physicians and insurance companies

• Navigate and utilizehealth plan portals and insurance platformsefficiently

• Collect payments fortelehealth visitswhen applicable

• Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure patient readiness and prevent delays, denials, or cancellations

• Support general administrative and office-related duties as needed

• Work collaboratively with other insurance verification specialists and on-site staff

Requirements

• Minimum1 year of experiencein insurance verification within a medical office

Proven experience withreferrals and prior authorization processes

Strong understanding ofmedical terminology, includingCPT codes

Hands-on experience withinsurance portals and verification platforms

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet daily deadlines

Ability to learn quickly and adapt in afast-paced environment

• Strong teamwork skills and professional communication style

• Customer service–oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working withRheumatology practices

• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial plans

Bilingual proficiency inEnglish and Spanish

• Previous experience working remotely with U.S.-based medical offices

Benefits

• 100% Remote

• Weekends OFF

• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing healthcare support company

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Structured onboarding and ongoing support

• Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibilities based on performance

• Collaborative and respectful remote work environment

• Productivity bonus of 50 USD (paid in local currency)

• Reliability bonus of 25 USD (paid in local currency)

• Consecutive reliability bonus of 50 USD (paid in local currency)

Originally posted on Himalayas