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Insurance Verification Specialist

TEKsystems
$18.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Sep 04, 2025
Position: Insurance Verification Specialist Location: Onsite - Downtown Baltimore, MD Schedule: Monday through Friday - First Shift Dress Code: Business Casual Contract Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Insurance Verification Specialist to support a busy healthcare team. This role is responsible for verifying insurance coverage, securing authorizations, and ensuring accurate patient registration and billing. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience working with EMR systems like EPIC. Key Responsibilities: * Verify insurance coverage and benefits using payer portals and internal systems * Obtain referrals, authorizations, and pre-certifications as required * Collect and confirm patient information for billing, compliance, and clinical documentation * Estimate patient responsibility for services (deductibles, co-pays, non-covered items) * Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates across departments * Update patient demographics and ensure timely data entry into EMR systems * Collaborate with patients, families, and internal teams to resolve issues * Forward necessary documentation to relevant departments * Maintain error logs and browser records accurately Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance verification, prior authorization, medical billing, or related roles in a healthcare or hospital setting * Familiarity with payer portals and insurance processes * Strong computer skills and attention to detail * Experience with EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred * High School Diploma or GED required * Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required Preferred Skills: * Healthcare knowledge * Insurance verification * Customer service Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.