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Insurance Verification Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers who file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then petition USCIS via I-140 for EB-2 or EB-3 classification. Healthcare systems, billing companies, and insurance networks regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent roles verifying coverage, authorizations, and eligibility.
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UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for an Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist! This role will support insurance authorization and verification. The position may assist with front-office and back-office duties as needed. Experience navigating benefits for procedures is preferred. Experience with Epic is also a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a clinic focusing on groundbreaking interventions for treatment-resistant depression. Come be a part of life-changing work with our Interventional Psychiatry team!
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary
Verifies insurance policy benefit information and obtains Authorization/Precertification, prior to the patient's visit or scheduled admission, or immediately following admission. Assist in identifying problems and ensures that the insurance is accurate on the patient account. Assures insurance information and appropriate referrals have been completely and accurately obtained.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Verifies insurance policy benefits for new and returning patients with carriers and employers.
- Assures all insurance information has been completely and accurately obtained.
- Documents all pertinent insurance information.
- Documents information given or received to support actions taken on insurance charges or referral issues.
- Identifies special policy clauses or pre-existing conditions and verifies effective date of policies.
- Educates patients and families on insurance issues.
- Communicates patient's fiscal responsibility in a professional manner.
- Notifies appropriate work units of patient's insurance coverage, authorizations, or status.
- Identifies all patients without third party financial benefits and directs them for financial counseling according to Financial Counseling and Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
- Receives and reviews UT-H Health Science Center Managed Care contracts to understand the contract provisions.
- Interprets managed care contracts for insurance coverage.
- Provides support to Revenue Cycle work units and other work units as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
None
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
6 months of related experience required. Three years required for Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist II.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for an Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist! This role will support insurance authorization and verification. The position may assist with front-office and back-office duties as needed. Experience navigating benefits for procedures is preferred. Experience with Epic is also a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a clinic focusing on groundbreaking interventions for treatment-resistant depression. Come be a part of life-changing work with our Interventional Psychiatry team!
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary
Verifies insurance policy benefit information and obtains Authorization/Precertification, prior to the patient's visit or scheduled admission, or immediately following admission. Assist in identifying problems and ensures that the insurance is accurate on the patient account. Assures insurance information and appropriate referrals have been completely and accurately obtained.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Verifies insurance policy benefits for new and returning patients with carriers and employers.
- Assures all insurance information has been completely and accurately obtained.
- Documents all pertinent insurance information.
- Documents information given or received to support actions taken on insurance charges or referral issues.
- Identifies special policy clauses or pre-existing conditions and verifies effective date of policies.
- Educates patients and families on insurance issues.
- Communicates patient's fiscal responsibility in a professional manner.
- Notifies appropriate work units of patient's insurance coverage, authorizations, or status.
- Identifies all patients without third party financial benefits and directs them for financial counseling according to Financial Counseling and Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
- Receives and reviews UT-H Health Science Center Managed Care contracts to understand the contract provisions.
- Interprets managed care contracts for insurance coverage.
- Provides support to Revenue Cycle work units and other work units as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
None
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
6 months of related experience required. Three years required for Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist II.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Insurance Verification Specialist
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a bachelor's degree in health information, business, or a related field, you likely qualify under EB-3 professionals. Five years of progressive experience in insurance verification added to a bachelor's degree can support an EB-2 petition without a master's degree.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must meet the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Insurance Verification Specialist roles in your specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your experience tier before you discuss compensation with any hiring manager.
Target healthcare employers with active PERM history
Large hospital networks, revenue cycle management firms, and regional health plans sponsor this role most consistently. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for insurance verification and billing support positions in your preferred city.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile early
PERM recruitment must align with the duties in your certified position description. Pull the O*NET profile for Insurance Verification Specialist to confirm your job duties map correctly, so your employer's recruitment advertising and prevailing wage tier hold up under DOL review.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before you accept
Your employer runs a mandatory recruitment test, including job postings and internal notices, before filing PERM with the DOL. That process typically takes several months. Confirm your employer's HR team has handled PERM before and ask whether they use an immigration attorney to manage the filing.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
Nationals from India and China face per-country limits on employment-based green cards, which can create multi-year waits between I-140 approval and I-485 filing eligibility. Monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to know when your priority date becomes current.
Green Card Insurance Verification Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Insurance Verification Specialist qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as health information management or business administration. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive experience in insurance verification or revenue cycle work. Your employer determines which classification to file based on the role's minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and I-485 leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but there are per-country numerical limits that create priority-date backlogs for nationals from high-demand countries. The process also includes a mandatory DOL recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific position.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign including job postings, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after PERM is certified can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Insurance Verification Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for insurance verification and related healthcare roles, searchable by location and job type. Focusing on large hospital systems, revenue cycle outsourcing firms, and regional health plans increases your odds, as these employers sponsor this role most regularly and have established immigration processes.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting your place in the queue.