Student Assistant

Pay Range: Targeted salary of up to $15.00/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits

Eligible: No Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule Travel: Not required For Best Consideration Date: 09/04/2026 Position Introduction: The primary responsibilities would include: - Verifying patient insurance eligibility and active coverage prior to appointments. - Reviewing available benefits for scheduled services. - Determining whether prior authorization, referral, or other payer requirements are needed. - Assisting with submission and tracking of authorization requests under staff supervision. - Following up on pending insurance or authorization items. - Accurately documenting verification and authorization information in the appropriate clinic system. - Identifying incomplete or unclear information and escalating issues appropriately. - Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements. Required Education and Experience: - Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. - Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status. Required Certifications and Licenses: - None Department Preferences: - Suggested qualifications would include: - Current enrollment as a graduate student in good academic standing. - No prior insurance-verification experience required. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures. - Good organizational and time-management skills. - Professional verbal and written communication skills. - Comfort with computers and the ability to learn the EHR, scheduling systems, and insurance portals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle protected health information. - Dependability and the ability to work with progressively greater independence after training. - Availability for approximately 10 hours per week (0.25 FTE). Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes