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US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities

Insurance Specialist

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What they do

An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.

$57,921 / year median in Oregon

+18% projected growth

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Insurance Specialist US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities 401(k) United States, Oregon, Eugene Aug 20, 2026 Overview Insurance Specialist Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join their Revenue Cycle team. Insurance Billing is a difficult field, and this position is compounded by the complexities of cancer care. Our team of Insurance Specialists work tirelessly to make sure insurance companies reimburse for stated coverage and patient's out of pocket costs are as low as possible. A person who is comfortable on the phone, has experience and knowledge of insurance companies, EOBs, managing insurance denial processes, and medical terminology will find success in this role. Experience in AR and Insurance Follow Up is highly preferred. If you would like to be an advocate for patients, we want to hear from you! The general salary range for this position at WVCI is $21.00 - $34.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity etc.
Employment Type:
Full Time, 40hr/week (1.0 FTE)
Benefits:
M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location:
Eugene, OR Responsibilities Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues pertaining to insurance denials. Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors. Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current. Accurately analyze EOBs to determine how payment responsibility is shared between patient and insurance company. Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status. Recommends accounts for collection or write-off. Contacts patients to verify demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations. Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints. May refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans. Assists in research in order to accurately report refunds. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records. Performs other duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required. Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third-party claims processing required. Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines. Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.