Authorization & Insurance Specialist II

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical College is seeking an Authorization Specialist II to secure financial clearance for hospital services, including surgical and clinic appointments. You will verify insurance eligibility, interpret benefits, and obtain necessary authorizations while maintaining empathetic patient interaction.

The role requires navigating payer portals, explaining financial obligations to patients, and onboarding new staff after training within a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Strong insurance knowledge and authorization management experience are essential.
• Experience in hospital/physician office or call center environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Secure financial clearance for ambulatory, ancillary, surgical and procedural services.
• Interpret insurance benefits and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Onboard new team members after training.
• Explain financial responsibilities to patients and schedule with compliance.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Authorization management

Customer service

Payer portals

Onboarding

Team training

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Albany Medical College is seeking an Authorization Specialist II to secure financial clearance for hospital services, including surgical and clinic appointments. You will verify insurance eligibility, interpret benefits, and obtain necessary authorizations while maintaining empathetic patient interaction.

The role requires navigating payer portals, explaining financial obligations to patients, and onboarding new staff after training within a fast-paced setting.