Surgical Coordinator Authorization Specialist

We are seeking a qualified Authorization Specialist to join our Surgical Pre-Certification team. Core responsibilities include:

• Completes accurate and timely insurance verification/authorization
• Communicates with insurers and other appropriate parties pertaining to insurance verification and authorization
  • Accurately inputs patient’s information into computer
  • Accurately verifying insurance information is correct based on the card scanned into the chart
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Must verify insurance eligibility two days prior to surgical date as assigned by Surgical Coordinator
  • Update the Surgical Coordinator team on insurance guidelines
  • Scan all documents pertaining to the authorization process including surgical auth
  • Must be able to communicate with the Surgical Coordinator and/or Front Desk team pertaining to any issues that may arise
  • Other duties as assigned by management

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma
• Knowledge of Medical Insurance Guidelines and requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• Medical office background experience preferred
• Multi-tasker
• Candidate should be familiar with EMR