Verification of Benefits Specialist

Verification of Benefits Specialist Location Philadelphia, PA 19107 Date Posted May 07, 2026 Job ID 14558 Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Verification of Benefits (VOB) Specialist for a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare organization. This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates across the U.S., with preference for candidates located in Central or West Coast time zones.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Verification of Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in supporting patient admissions and financial clearance processes through accurate, timely insurance verification. This position is ideal for someone who understands that VOB work goes far beyond simply reviewing payer portals and requires strong communication skills, insurance knowledge, and confidence navigating conversations directly with insurance providers. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience completing comprehensive benefit verifications across commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and behavioral health-related coverage plans in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

PERKS:

Fully remote opportunity with a collaborative and supportive team environment Competitive compensation package with salary up to $65,000 annually Strong training program and ongoing mentorship from senior verification specialists Stable Monday-Friday schedule with long-term career growth potential

RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete comprehensive insurance benefit verifications for behavioral health services including IOP, residential, detox, and related treatment programs Utilize payer portals to obtain eligibility information and contact insurance providers directly to confirm and clarify benefit details when needed Accurately document verification details, reference numbers, and payer communications within CRM/call center software systems Support financial clearance processes by identifying coverage limitations, authorization requirements, deductibles, out-of-pocket costs, and other benefit details Manage a shared verification queue while maintaining productivity and accuracy in a high-volume environment Work across a broad range of payers including commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and multiple state Medicaid plans

QUALIFICATIONS

Recent hands-on Verification of Benefits (VOB) experience within a healthcare or behavioral health environment Strong understanding of insurance terminology, payer structures, and benefit verification workflows Comfortable communicating directly with insurance companies and navigating detailed payer conversations Experience working with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare plans IOP, Residential, Detox, or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) experience is highly preferred but not required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive salary of up to $65,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to join a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on growth, collaboration, and patient support.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.