Authorization Specialist I

Deckerville-Community-Hospital; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is seeking an Authorization Specialist I to join the Prior Authorization team in Cass City, MI. This full-time clerical role ensures patients receive timely access to needed services through verification, authorizations, and referrals.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with MA preferred and experience in healthcare or medical offices. Strong teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in EMR and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MA preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, medical office, insurance verification, referral, scheduling, or prior authorization preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and health insurance requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with EMRs and payer portals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance verification, prior authorizations, and referrals for primary care and specialty offices.
• Collaborate with providers, clinical staff, scheduling teams, insurance companies, patients, and outside health care organizations to ensure timely access to services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Priority management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Insurance payer portals

Job description

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Authorization Specialist I

Full Time Clerical Cass City, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2413

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Authorization Specialist

Department: Prior Authorization

Location: Cass City, MI

Hours: Full Time. Days. No Holidays. Full Benefits.

Aspire Rural Health System is seeking an Authorization Specialist. We are looking for those who have a great attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are constantly striving to provide the highest quality of services for our patients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• MA preferred
• Previous healthcare, medical office, insurance verification, referral, scheduling, or prior authorization experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and health insurance requirements preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with electronic medical records and insurance payer portals preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for managing insurance verification, prior authorizations, and referrals for primary care and specialty physician offices. This position works closely with providers, clinical staff, scheduling teams, insurance companies, patients, and outside healthcare organizations to ensure patients receive timely access to needed services.

"Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”