Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:Orion Building -6630 Orion DriveFort Myers FL 33912
Department: Outpatient Insurance Services (OIS)
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$20.50 - $24.09 / hour
Seeking Medical Insurance Professionals
Lee Health is seeking experienced Medical Insurance Professionals with hands-on healthcare experience and a strong understanding of insurance reimbursement, verification, and authorization processes.
As the first point of access for Lee Health patients, the Insurance Services Specialist completes and assists with insurance verification, authorization coordination, and financial screening to secure maximum reimbursement for the Lee Health System.
$20.50 per hour
Lee Health offers a starting rate above the market average for this role. Please apply only if you are comfortable with the advertised starting rate.
Hands-on experience in healthcare insurance, reimbursement, or patient financial services.
Knowledge of insurance verification, prior authorizations, and financial screening.
Experience navigating medical insurance requirements and supporting reimbursement processes.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a patient-focused approach.
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5%.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Career development and growth opportunities.
Be Valued for Being You.
Please upload your most up-to-date resume, including complete employment dates for all positions, to be considered for this opportunity.
As the first point of access for Lee Health patients, this position completes and assists with Insurance Verification, authorizations, and financial screening to secure maximum reimbursement for the Lee Health System. It also requires excellent verbal, analytical and customer service skills due to the varying methods of continuous communication that occurs telephonically. Requires extensive computer knowledge and analytical experience to navigate and interpret the information provided by a multitude of entities. Requires prioritization, detail orientation, organized, flexible while working within high volume work queues. This job requires the ability to understand medical terminology pertinent to obtaining the authorizations needed for services.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Clerical/administrative and healthcare experience required. Epic EMR system and customer service experience preferred.
Certification: N/A
License: N/A
Other: Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, IT/computer proficient, basic math skills, knowledge of insurance verification and medical billing helpful.
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