Authorization Specialist

Authorization Specialist

Job Category : Admin - Clerical

Requisition Number : AUTHO003345

Posted : August 19, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Outpatient Rehabilitation Care Center

2600 Wildwood Dr

Brunswick, GA 31520, USA

Job Details

Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Completes authorizations and medical necessity verifications for scheduled and unscheduled services.
• Conducts a daily reconciliation comparison of authorized procedures versus charges and requests additional authorizations if necessary.
• Contacts referring physicians for additional information as needed.
• Communicates with patient or representative about authorization status, covered benefits, and financial liability as needed.
• Proactively monitors appointment lists and work queues to ensure that patients receive timely services and that those services are approved.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records within the electronic health record.
• Assists with investigating and discovering additional coverage or benefits for uninsured and underinsured.
• Assists with other clerical tasks as needed.
• Registers and schedules patients as needed.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year : Minimum 1 year experience in registration, billing, scheduling, or obtaining authorizations. Knowledge of medical terminology, attention to detail, positive customer service skills, phone etiquette

Equal Opportunity Employer