Central Authorization Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Central Authorization Specialist to facilitate insurance authorizations for medical procedures and post-operative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the procurement of insurance authorizations for ordered procedures and post-operative care
• Provide quality validation of authorizations and continuous education to a multi-disciplinary team
• Act as a centralized resource for standardized procurement of authorizations across various practice sites

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or 3-5 years of related experience and/or training
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a medical clinic or corporate setting
• Two years of experience in healthcare insurance verification and/or billing
• Coding knowledge and understanding of clinical terminology
• Ability to interpret insurance records and communicate with healthcare staff regarding authorizations