Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

Belmont Anderson & Associates Podiatry – Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay

$17-20 per hour (based on experience)

About Us

Belmont Anderson & Associates Podiatry is a busy, growing podiatry practice serving the Las Vegas community for over 40 years. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist to help ensure our patients receive timely care while maximizing insurance reimbursement.

This position plays a critical role in verifying benefits, obtaining authorizations, and supporting our clinical and billing teams.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments
• Obtain and track prior authorizations for procedures, surgeries, imaging, DME, medications, and specialty treatments
• Communicate insurance coverage information to patients and staff
• Follow up on pending authorizations and appeals
• Review referrals and ensure required documentation is obtained
• Maintain accurate records within our electronic medical record system
• Work closely with providers, front desk staff, and billing department
• Assist with claim-related questions and insurance issues
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and office protocols
• Insurance credentialing and keeping track of recredentialing due dates.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of medical insurance verification or authorization experience
• Knowledge of commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced medical office

Preferred:

• Experience with podiatry, orthopedic, or specialty medical practices
• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• Understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and medical terminology
• Prior experience obtaining surgical authorizations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and enjoys solving insurance challenges. They take ownership of tasks, communicate effectively with patients and insurance companies, and help keep patient care moving smoothly.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your insurance verification and authorization experience.

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day ShiftWork Location: In Person – Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• 1. How many years of medical insurance verification experience do you have?
• 2. How many years of prior authorization experience do you have?
• 4. Have you worked in a specialty medical practice? If yes, which specialty?

5. Are you comfortable communicating directly with insurance carriers and patients regarding coverage and authorization requirements?
6. What EMR/EHR systems have you used? (eClinicalWorks preferred)

Work Location: In person