Authorization Coordinator II

Job Summary

Responsible for verifying patient eligibility and coordinating benefits, the full-time Authorization Coordinator II will ensure insurance coverage and determine prior authorization needs while documenting in the patient electronic medical record and responding to patient inquiries.

Key responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and coordinate benefits for insurance coverage
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed and document in electronic medical records
• Facilitate responses to patient inquiries regarding authorizations within turnaround standards

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments