Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Insurance, Mathematics, Medical Billing, Medical Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Care Authorizations, Reimbursement, Service Delivery, Team Player
Join our Team as an Authorization Benefit Specialist I
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about helping patients access the care they need? We’re looking for a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Authorization Benefit Specialist I to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring patients receive the necessary authorization approvals for scheduled outpatient procedures. Working closely with physicians and healthcare teams, you’ll help facilitate a smooth patient experience while supporting accurate reimbursement and minimizing financial impacts for both patients and the organization.
What You'll Do:
- Obtain pre-certifications for scheduled outpatient procedures to support timely patient care and accurate reimbursement.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with physicians and healthcare partners regarding authorization requirements.
• Review and process authorization-related information accurately and efficiently.
• Utilize strong communication, multitasking, and basic math skills to manage daily responsibilities.
• Support revenue cycle operations while helping ensure a positive patient experience.
Education & Experience:
- Completion of High School or GED is required.
• Two to four years of experience in a physician's office, hospital registration, collection agency, hospital or professional billing, or training at an educational institution that includes medical billing is required.
• Epic and insurance knowledge is a plus but is not required.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and are committed to delivering exceptional service to patients and healthcare partners, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.