Authorization Specialist – Admitting Scheduling Billing ASASB 26-05255

Job Title: Authorization Specialist Admitting / Scheduling / Billing
Location:Ithaca NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift MondayFriday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $30/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Authorization Specialist to support prior authorization scheduling billing and insurance verification processes within a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of medical terminology insurance authorization workflows and healthcare administrative operations while maintaining a high level of professionalism and patient service.

Responsibilities:

• Review physician orders pharmacy documentation and third-party authorization platforms
• Initiate and manage prior authorization requests with insurance providers
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding authorization approvals and status updates
• Submit additional clinical or financial documentation required for authorization determinations
• Verify patient insurance coverage eligibility and benefits
• Communicate effectively with clinics physicians insurance representatives and internal departments
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of authorization and billing activities
• Support scheduling admitting registration and billing-related processes as needed
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and healthcare systems efficiently
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies financial procedures and healthcare regulations
• Maintain productivity quality standards and customer service expectations

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associates Degree with two (2) years of relevant healthcare experience
  OR
  High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant healthcare experience
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare business office experience in a hospital physician practice surgery center or health plan environment
• Minimum 1 year of prior authorization experience with a healthcare provider or insurance company
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology CPT codes and diagnosis codes required
• Experience with insurance verification hospital registration billing or healthcare data processing preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
• Strong organizational communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare administrative environment

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.