Prior Authorization Specialist

UBMD Physicians Group
  • Buffalo, New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Prior Authorization Specialist – UB Associates, Inc.

    Full-Time | Onsite/**Hybrid**

    Company: UB Associates, Inc.
    Pay Range: $18.00–$23.00 per hour
    Work Location: In person

    Position Summary

    UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Prior Authorization Specialist to support patient access to timely and necessary healthcare services. This role is essential in ensuring that required prior authorizations are secured for procedures, testing, imaging, medications, and admissions.

    The Prior Authorization Specialist works closely with patients, providers, insurance companies, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and a smooth care experience from start to finish.

    **A hybrid schedule is available after 90 days based on the successful completion of training and sustained performance. Hybrid eligibility is not guaranteed and may be revoked at any time based on performance or business needs**

    Key Responsibilities

    Prior Authorization & Eligibility Support

    • Verify patient eligibility and obtain required prior authorizations for medications, imaging, procedures, and admissions

    • Track authorizations to align with surgical scheduling and prevent expirations

    • Coordinate financial assistance with facilities or service locations when applicable

    Documentation & Administrative Coordination

    • Manage incoming documentation and support completion of required forms

    • Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of authorization requests

    • Perform additional administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

    Patient Service & Compliance

    • Provide excellent customer service to patients, ensuring a positive and supportive experience

    • Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards

    • Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and staff regarding authorization status

    Qualifications

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

    • Excellent communication skills with patients, providers, and staff

    • Flexibility to adapt to fluctuating work hours and travel to other UBMD locations as needed

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team where your efforts directly impact patient care

    • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off

    • Opportunities to expand your knowledge in prior authorizations, healthcare operations, and patient support

    • Contribute to process improvements and help ensure smooth, efficient care for patients across UBMD practices

    Benefits

    • Flexible spending account (FSA)

    • Health insurance

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Parental leave

    • Retirement plan

    Apply Today

    If you’re ready to play a key role in patient access and advance your healthcare career, we encourage you to apply today to join UB Associates, Inc. as a Prior Authorization Specialist!

    UB Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBuffalo, New York

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Care Authorizationsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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