# Insurance Verification Specialist (Prior Authorizations)

> Winning Assistants · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

**Salary:** USD 10,400–12,480

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**📍 Job Type:** Full-Time (40 hours/week)  
💲 **Salary:** $5.00–$6.00 USD per hour (depending on experience)  
🗓 **Schedule:** Monday to Friday  
🕘 **Working Hours:** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)

### About the Role

We are seeking an experienced **Insurance Verification Specialist** with a strong background in insurance eligibility verification, prior authorizations, and front office support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced medical environment, enjoys working with insurance processes, and delivers exceptional patient service over the phone.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience navigating U.S. insurance portals, verifying patient benefits, obtaining prior authorizations, and supporting front office operations while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and HIPAA compliance.

### Key Responsibilities

### Insurance Eligibility & Benefits Verification

-   Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits before scheduled appointments.
-   Review deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and patient financial responsibility.
-   Ensure insurance information is accurate and updated within the EHR/EMR.
-   Document all eligibility verification activities accurately and thoroughly.

### Prior Authorizations

-   Submit and obtain prior authorizations through insurance portals and payer websites.
-   Monitor pending authorization requests and follow up with insurance companies as needed.
-   Communicate authorization updates promptly to providers and clinic staff.
-   Maintain accurate records of authorization status and supporting documentation.

### Patient Chart Management

-   Create new patient charts and update existing medical records.
-   Ensure patient demographics and insurance information remain complete and accurate.
-   Maintain organized documentation within the electronic medical record system.

### Front Office & Patient Support

-   Answer overflow inbound phone calls when the in-office team is unavailable.
-   Assist patients with general inquiries in a courteous, professional, and empathetic manner.
-   Route calls appropriately and ensure timely message delivery.
-   Support the front office with insurance-related administrative tasks.
-   Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality at all times.

## Requirements

### Required Qualifications

-   Minimum 2 years of experience working in a U.S. healthcare setting.
-   Hands-on experience with insurance eligibility verification and prior authorization processing.
-   Strong understanding of:

-   Commercial insurance plans
-   Deductibles
-   Copays
-   Coinsurance
-   Authorization requirements

-   Experience using insurance portals and payer websites.
-   Experience working with EHR/EMR systems (EasyDerm experience is a plus).
-   Previous experience handling inbound patient phone calls in a medical office.
-   Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with a professional phone presence.  
    

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Experience working in a dermatology or other specialty medical practice.
-   Previous experience as a remote Healthcare Virtual Assistant.
-   Spanish-speaking ability is an advantage but not required.

### Desired Skills

-   Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
-   Strong organizational and time management skills.
-   Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
-   Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
-   Comfortable managing multiple insurance requests, authorizations, and patient calls simultaneously.
-   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered healthcare environment.
-   Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

### Ideal Personality

We're looking for someone who is:

-   Detail-oriented and highly organized.
-   Reliable, dependable, and accountable.
-   Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
-   Professional, courteous, and patient-focused.
-   Calm under pressure and able to prioritize effectively.
-   Friendly, empathetic, and confident when speaking with patients.
-   Committed to accuracy, efficiency, and delivering high-quality work.

**Basic Requirements**

-   Must be proficient in speaking and writing English very clearly
-   Must have relevant work experience
-   Be able to submit an NBI clearance and/or Local Police Clearance background check before onboarding \[mandatory\]
-   Must be available for video meetings with your camera on (when needed)

### Technical Requirements

-   **Device:** Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
-   **Internet:** High-speed connection (minimum 25 Mbps).
-   **Audio:** Noise-canceling headset.
-   **Video:** Webcam for virtual meetings.
-   **Workspace:** Quiet, professional environment.

## Benefits

-   **Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team:** Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication.
-   **Premium VPN Access (Optional):** A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks.
-   **HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided):** Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients.
-   **Top 1% VA Performance Training:** Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention.
-   **Client-Approved U.S. Holidays:** Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.
-   **Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off:** Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client.
-   **Access to Tools & Resources:** Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.
-   **Optional Performance-Based Incentives:** Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance.

These are optional resources and client-approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, training, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.

## Apply

[Apply at Winning Assistants](https://apply.workable.com/winning-assistants/j/6231A56D94/apply)

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