Authorization Assistant, Outpatient Services - 18828

Penn Highlands Healthcare; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Supportive peers

25% discount on services

Job summary

Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking an Authorization Assistant to obtain all authorizations for outpatient testing, schedule procedures with the outpatient scheduling department, and inform patients of their appointment details and testing instructions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration with clinical teams. Candidates should have medical experience, administrative background, CPR within the first year, and knowledge of payor authorization requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant medical experience.
• Completion of a medical assistant program with 2 years hands-on clinical duties.
• Prior administrative office procedures experience in a physician office.
• Knowledge of Payor Authorization Requirements.
• CPR Certification within the first year of hire.
• NHA or NCCT Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all authorizations for outpatient testing.
• Schedule outpatient testing with the outpatient scheduling department.
• Inform patients of appointment details and testing instructions.

Skills

Payor authorization knowledge

Administrative office procedures

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program with 2 years hands-on experience

NHA/NCCT Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

AS AN AUTHORIZATION ASSISTANT, you will be responsible for obtaining all authorizations of outpatient testing. You will schedule the outpatient testing with the outpatient scheduling department and informs the patient of the appointment and any instructions for testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant medical experience required
• Completion of a medical assistant program with 2 years hands on experience performing clinical duties, Preferred
• Prior administrative office procedures experience within a physician office required
• Knowledge and experience in Payor Authorization Requirements, Required
• CPR Certification within the first year of hire required
• NHA or NCCT Medical Assistant Certification, Preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Flex Spending Account
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs