Insurance Verification Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for an Insurance Verification Coordinator to join a healthcare team in Sacramento, California in a fully onsite role. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can accurately review coverage details, explain financial responsibility to patients, and stay organized in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help ensure scheduled services are verified correctly, estimated balances are communicated clearly, and payer information is interpreted with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Review insurance plans and benefit details to confirm coverage for scheduled procedures before services are performed.
• Analyze payer contracts to identify allowable amounts and support accurate pre-service financial estimates.
• Calculate expected patient balances by factoring in copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and out-of-pocket limits.
• Communicate estimated responsibility to patients in a clear, thorough manner while answering benefit-related questions.
• Interpret explanation of benefits and coverage terms to support accurate claim and payment expectations.
• Manage a steady workload with attention to deadlines, accuracy, and changing priorities in a fast-paced office setting.
• Collaborate closely with team members to meet productivity targets and maintain consistent verification standards.
• Support insurance-related workflow needs during a leave coverage period while contributing to long-term team success.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in insurance verification, patient financial counseling, or a closely related healthcare revenue cycle role.
• Strong ability to read insurance benefit information and determine coverage for scheduled medical procedures.
• Working knowledge of copays, coinsurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and their effect on patient responsibility.
• Experience reviewing payer contracts and identifying allowed amounts for services.
• Familiarity with a range of insurance products, including commercial plans and Medicare Advantage options.
• Confidence discussing estimated balances and benefit details directly with patients.
• Ability to perform accurately under pressure in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.
• Cash posting experience is a plus.