Insurance Authorization Specialist - NYC

Human Hire
  • New York, NY
  • $23
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description


Authorization Specialist – Orthotics & Prosthetics

We’re partnering with one of the nation’s leading Orthotics & Prosthetics providers to hire an Authorization Specialist for their NYC office. This is a full-time opportunity offering stability, growth, and the chance to make an impact in a patient-centered healthcare organization.

Why You’ll Love This Authorization Specialist Role
  • Competitive Pay: Up to $23/hr with reliable weekly paychecks.
  • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days — plus sick time from day one.
  • Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with no weekends.
  • Industry Exposure: Join one of the top 4 Orthotics & Prosthetics providers in the U.S.
  • Career Growth: Hands-on experience in insurance verification, billing, medical administration, and office operations.

What an Authorization Specialist Does

  • Handle insurance verification, benefits review, and prior authorizations.

  • Track approvals and resolve authorization issues with clinical and billing teams.

  • Ensure documentation and authorizations are complete for timely billing.

  • Maintain accurate records to support compliance and audits.

  • Support administrative workflows and assist with staff training as needed.

Authorization Specialist Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of healthcare administrative experience focused on insurance authorizations.

  • Strong knowledge of billing, reimbursement, and compliance.

  • Experience with practice management systems and Microsoft Office.

  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

  • Orthotics, prosthetics, or orthopedic experience a plus.

Ready to Apply for the Authorization Specialist Role? Submit your application today. A recruiter will contact you within 48 hours for a confidential conversation about your fit for this exciting position.

If this is not the ideal position for you but are still interested in hearing about what other job opportunities are in your area, please visit www.humanhirellc.com and email your resume to jobs[at]humanhirellc.com!

HumanHire is a national executive search and staffing firm with a leadership team that has over 50 years of experience as trusted industry professionals specializing in direct hire, temp to hire, temporary and payrolling services. We have multiple highly specialized divisions. Within the Healthcare industry, we specialize in the following and more –
  • Healthcare Administration & Management
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Behavioral & Mental Health
  • Nursing
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Health Information Technology (HIT)
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Laboratory & Diagnostic Services
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Public Health & Community Health
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Patient Access & Registration
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Hospital & Clinic Operations
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Managed Care & Insurance Operations

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
Salary$23

Skills

  • Administrative Managementunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Community Healthunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Emergency Careunmatched
  • Executive Recruitingunmatched
  • Health Information Technologyunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Managed Careunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Medical Codingunmatched
  • Medical Office Administrationunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Orthoticsunmatched
  • Patient Care Authorizationsunmatched
  • Patient Registrationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Prostheticsunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Public Healthunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Revenue Managementunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched

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