Authorization Coordinator

Job Summary

Responsible for verifying patient eligibility and coordinating benefits, the full-time remote Authorization Coordinator will ensure insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations as needed while documenting in the patient electronic medical record.

Key responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and coordinate benefits for medical orders
• Obtain prior authorizations when necessary and document in the electronic medical record
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding authorizations within established turnaround standards

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding systems (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments