Central Authorization Specialist

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Procure and validate insurance authorizations for ordered procedures
• Provide education and feedback to a multi-disciplinary team to improve authorization processes
• Act as a centralized resource for consistent procurement of authorizations across all practice sites

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of related experience or training
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a medical clinic setting or equivalent hospital/corporate training
• Two years of experience in healthcare insurance verification and/or billing
• Coding knowledge and understanding of clinical terminology
• Ability to interpret RN or Physician notes for authorization facilitation