Insurance Authorization Specialist

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Schedule : M-F, 8am - 5pm

• 40 hours a week

Client Timezone : Central Time

Client Overview

Take on a crucial role with a thriving multi-location sleep clinic that’s dedicated to ensuring patients receive the life-changing treatments they need. This established healthcare organization operates across multiple states and specializes in comprehensive sleep medicine services. You’ll join a team that prioritizes patient access to care and maintains the highest standards of operational excellence in the healthcare industry.

Job Overview

As a Medical Authorization Specialist, you’ll navigate the complex world of US insurance systems to secure vital approvals for patient sleep studies and treatments. This position offers exceptional exposure to American healthcare insurance processes while providing the satisfaction of directly enabling patient access to important medical services. You’ll work with cutting-edge systems and develop expertise in insurance authorization procedures.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Independent Contractor Perks

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Requirements

Responsibilities Obtain prior authorizations from various insurance companies for sleep studies and related procedures Thoroughly review insurance benefits and coverage details for patient procedures Communicate professionally with insurance representatives to secure timely approvals Accurately document all authorization details in patient management systems Proactively follow up on pending authorization requests to ensure patient care continuity Requirements Fluent English communication skills with ability to speak clearly and confidently with US insurance representatives Previous experience working with US insurance systems strongly preferred Comprehensive understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy requirements Strong attention to detail and persistence in follow-up processes Ability to work US Central Time hours consistently