Authorization Specialist I - Cmh

Albany Medical Center

Base: $49,763.00 - $69,668.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Insurance verification
Patient engagement
Authorization management
Responsible for financially securing Ambulatory, Ancillary, Surgical and Procedural services

Job Summary

  • Responsible for financially securing Ambulatory, Ancillary, Surgical and Procedural services.
  • Requires interaction with patients, providers, and insurance companies to ensure compliance with authorization and referral guidelines.
  • Must use eligibility application and authorization portals to verify insurance information and apply contractual benefits.

Matching Summary

Responsible for financially securing Ambulatory, Ancillary, Surgical and Procedural services.

Salary

Base: $49,763.00 - $69,668.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Insurance verification
  • Patient engagement
  • Authorization management
  • High-volume environment
  • Multi-tasking
  • Attention to detail

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Empathetic approach
  • Problem-solving ability

Key Requirements

  • Associates Degree; Bachelor Degree preferred
  • CHAA certification (acquired within 2 years of hire)
  • 3–5 years’ experience in Hospital or Physician office or call center environment
  • Ability to collect patient financial obligation pre-services

Work Rights

Not specified

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