Molina Healthcare Announces Opening for Coordination of Benefits Specialist Across Multiple States
Molina Healthcare, a Fortune 500 organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare to individuals receiving government assistance, is actively recruiting a Coordination of Benefits (COB) Specialist. The position, posted on February 4, 2026, offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive hourly pay range of $21.65 to $31.71, dependent on location, experience, and skill level.
Addressing Healthcare Costs Through Benefit Coordination
The COB Specialist role is critical in supporting the review of benefits and directly impacting medical expenses and premium reimbursement. The primary responsibility involves coordinating benefits with other insurance carriers responsible for payment, ensuring accurate claims processing and minimizing financial burdens for both patients and the healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities and Required Skills
The position requires a blend of administrative, analytical, and communication skills. Core job duties include providing telephone and data entry support to the COB team, validating leads through phone calls and insurance portals, and maintaining accurate records within the claims transactional system and COB tracking database. A key aspect of the role involves reviewing claims to identify and recover overpayments.
According to the job description, required qualifications include:
- At least one year of administrative support experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to collaborate effectively within a complex organizational structure and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
While not required, preferred qualifications were not detailed in the provided text.
A Nationwide Opportunity with a Focus on Impact
The opening extends across a significant geographic footprint, with potential work locations including:
Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler), New York (Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany), Florida (Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tampa), Georgia (Macon, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah), Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Green Bay, Racine), Kentucky (Owensboro, Bowling Green, Lexington-Fayette, Covington, Louisville), Iowa (Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Iowa City), Utah (Layton, Provo, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Orem), Texas (San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston), Nebraska (Kearney, Grand Island, Bellevue, Lincoln, Omaha), Washington (Tacoma, Everett, Vancouver, Spokane, Bellevue), Idaho (Meridian, Caldwell, Boise, Nampa, Idaho Falls), Michigan (Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Warren), New Mexico (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Roswell, Las Cruces), Ohio (Cincinnati, Akron, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland), and North Carolina (unspecified locations).
“Molina Healthcare is seeking individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others,” a company release stated. “We offer a team-oriented environment and a competitive benefits and compensation package.”
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Molina Healthcare reaffirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. Current Molina employees interested in the position are encouraged to apply through the Internal Job Board.
This role presents a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking a meaningful career in healthcare administration, contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving vulnerable populations.
