University of Arkansas System

Insurance Verification Specialist I

University of Arkansas System
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verifying patient insurance eligibility and benefits, completing authorizations, and maintaining compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and CMS. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare environment while utilizing strong organizational and decision-making skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Insurance VerificationAuthorization ManagementHIPAA ComplianceCustomer Service ExperienceHealthcare Environment Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Verify eligibility and benefits for patient insurance
  • Complete authorizations and pre-certifications, track pre-authorizations, and maintain referrals
  • Enter benefit and authorization information into EPIC
  • Initiate peer-to-peer submissions and work closely with clinical counterparts to collect requested information
  • Obtain and coordinate completion of out-of-network waivers
  • Coordinate with UAMS Office of Financial Clearance when appropriate
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflows with other team members
  • Resolve conflicts positively and professionally using listening and negotiation skills
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, Joint Commission, EMTALA, and OSHA
  • Contribute to the success of the organization through integrity and innovative thinking
  • Perform duties in an inside medical facility environment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school graduate, GED, or formal education equivalent
  • Excellent organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Highly motivated and self-directed individual to establish plans of action
  • Highly proficient in computer and keyboard skills
  • Four (4) years of experience in customer service, call center, business office administration, registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment (preferred)
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Required documents: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
  • Subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills
Insurance Eligibility VerificationPre-CertificationEPIC Data EntryOut-Of-Network WaiversComputer Proficiency
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-Making SkillsConflict ResolutionNegotiation Skills
Industry Keywords
CMSJoint CommissionEMTALAOSHAFinancial Clearance