Authorization Specialist

Cochise Sleep Center; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cochise Sleep Center in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a Part-Time Authorization Specialist to join our team. You will obtain insurance authorizations and verify patient benefits to ensure coverage before services are provided.

Responsibilities include verifying eligibility through portals or insurers, obtaining prior authorizations for sleep studies, confirming start and end dates, verifying referrals, and maintaining accurate authorization records.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical insurance authorizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance eligibility through portals and by contacting insurance companies.
• Obtain prior authorizations for sleep studies and related services.
• Confirm authorization approvals, including accurate start and end dates.
• Verify referrals and ensure all required documentation is received before scheduling.
• Maintain accurate records of authorizations and insurance information.
• Communicate with physician offices, insurance companies, and patients regarding authorization status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Part-Time Authorization Specialist**
** Cochise Sleep Center – Sierra Vista, AZ**

Cochise Sleep Center is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Authorization Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for obtaining insurance authorizations and verifying patient benefits to ensure coverage before services are provided.

** Responsibilities:**

• Verify patient insurance eligibility through insurance portals and by contacting insurance companies.
• Obtain prior authorizations for sleep studies and related services.
• Confirm authorization approvals, including accurate start and end dates.
• Verify referrals and ensure all required documentation is received before scheduling.
• Maintain accurate records of authorizations and insurance information.
• Communicate with physician offices, insurance companies, and patients as needed regarding authorization status.

** Qualifications:**

• Previous experience with medical insurance authorizations preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.