Job Details

Apply for the Coordinator, Insurance Verification role at Akumin

Location: Remote (Eastern Time core business hours)

The Insurance Verification Coordinator is responsible for verifying patient insurance benefit and eligibility, loading pre?certification approval for consults and follow?up visits, recording and indexing all benefit and certification information in the EMR, coordinating coverage restrictions, and working with other departments to prevent or resolve payment issues. The role ensures every patient receives the highest level of customer service.

Specific Duties

• Audit schedules to ensure all patients have been verified and active, documenting coverage restrictions and addressing them to avoid payment problems; prioritize workload to meet deadlines.


• Obtain referrals or authorizations from primary care office or insurance companies.


• Serve as source of reference for team members and assist other internal teams in resolving insurance issues.


• Index incoming records/referrals.


• Complete any additional job duties as assigned.


• All candidates must successfully complete a pre?employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; a certificate from college or technical school preferred.


• 23 years minimum experience in a medical or related field.


• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.


• Knowledge of health insurance industry practices and/or medical billing procedures.


• Computer literacy required; experience with medical scheduling/billing systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, and walk.


• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs.


• See, speak, and hear to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel, or crawl.


• Climb and maintain balance.


• Carry and lift 1020 pounds.

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, protected veteran status, or disability.