How to hire a verifier

How to hire a verifier, step by step

Here's a step-by-step verifier hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a verifier job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new verifier
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The verifier hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a verifier to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a verifier that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of verifiers.

   Type of Verifier	Description	Hourly rate
   Verifier	Information clerks perform routine clerical duties such as maintaining records, collecting data, and providing information to customers.	$12-22
   Contractor Buyer	A contractor buyer is responsible for acquiring materials and resources for construction and manufacturing processes that meet the quality standards and budget limitations. Contractor buyers negotiate offers with trusted suppliers and vendors for cost-effective materials based on design specifications and requirements... Show more	$15-24
   Data Entry/Data Coordinator	A data entry/data coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the data management procedures of a company. They develop plans through extensive research and analyses, perform assessments and evaluations to ensure systems adhere to standards and regulations, coordinate with external parties to procure supplies, and fulfill data requests... Show more	$11-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pallet Jack
   • Computer System
   • Customer Service
   • Medicaid
   • Inbound Calls
   • Outbound Calls
   • Data Entry Errors
   • RF Scanner
   • Scan Gun
   • OCR
   • HMO
   • Customer Orders
   • Assembly Line
   • Unload Trucks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Obtain authorizations for specialty tests and surgerys all on EMR.
   • Batch claims to be place into the OCR system in specific categories.
   • Assist in CHDP billing, collect co-payments and balance out patients accounts.
   • Used the AnyDoc OCR software, where priority are given to detail and accuracy.
   • Verify insurance benefits for future procedures, create accounts and calculate estimates per CPT code/ allowable.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HIPAA regulations as well as worker s compensation and state auto insurance requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your verifier job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A verifier can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, verifiers' average salary in missouri is 47% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level verifiers 43% less than senior-level verifiers.
   • Certifications. A verifier with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a verifier's salary.

   Average verifier salary

   $16.69hourly

   $34,721 yearly

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   Entry-level verifier salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average verifier salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Rhode Island	$43,711	$21
   2	Oregon	$39,205	$19
   3	California	$35,702	$17
   4	Pennsylvania	$34,539	$17
   5	Minnesota	$34,097	$16
   6	Illinois	$33,214	$16
   7	Texas	$32,145	$15
   8	Michigan	$31,470	$15
   9	South Carolina	$31,179	$15
   10	Oklahoma	$31,007	$15
   11	Georgia	$29,892	$14
   12	Wisconsin	$29,399	$14
   13	Tennessee	$28,506	$14
   14	Missouri	$23,463	$11
   15	Nebraska	$23,251	$11

   Average verifier salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	MSC Industrial Direct Co	$42,421	$20.39	4
   2	Equifax	$41,816	$20.10
   3	Ashland Partners & Company	$39,661	$19.07
   4	Owens & Minor	$37,337	$17.95	1
   5	Sandvik Coromant	$37,209	$17.89
   6	Randstad North America, Inc.	$34,496	$16.58
   7	Woodland Foods	$33,927	$16.31
   8	Keytronicems	$33,738	$16.22
   9	Medical Technology Associates	$33,330	$16.02
   10	Kane Logistics	$33,286	$16.00
   11	Fabiano Brothers	$33,261	$15.99
   12	Kelly Services	$33,121	$15.92	2
   13	Plastic Express	$32,762	$15.75
   14	Perkins & Co	$32,538	$15.64
   15	Festival Foods	$32,538	$15.64
   16	Legacy International	$32,378	$15.57
   17	Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.	$32,161	$15.46
   18	Volunteers of America Los Angeles	$31,007	$14.91
   19	NEXTAFF	$30,556	$14.69
   20	GreenwichPub.Schls.	$30,453	$14.64

4. Writing a verifier job description

   A verifier job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a verifier job description:

   Verifier job description example

   At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers-and their patients-are at the heart of what we do.
   
   Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
   Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
   Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company
   
   POSITION SUMMARY:
   
   The representative is to service the needs of our patients by verifying insurance coverage, perform administrative activities associated with maintenance of medical documentation and medical records
   
   ESSENTIAL TASKS:
   Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to practice proper phone and email etiquette. Skilled in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Answers questions from customers, clerical staff, insurance companies, and physician offices. Able to make outbound calls to obtain appropriate documentation for reimbursement of orders shipped. Identifies and resolves patient complaints. Ability to verify customer benefits via phone, fax, and web portal. Familiar with medical terminology and insurances HCPC/ICD-9 codes. Reviews and approves documentation received by third parties, for submission to payor's. Document activities in ERP system in an accurate and timely manner. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook. Provide feedback to Group Team Lead regarding issues with accounts. Conducts routine tasks as directed; works under clearly defined guidelines. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed
   
   If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
   
   Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right verifier for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your verifier job on Zippia to find and recruit verifier candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with verifier candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new verifier

   Once you've found the verifier candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new verifier first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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