Authorization Specialist I: Healthcare Billing & Approvals

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Authorization Specialist I to support the revenue cycle by securing prior authorizations and verifying benefits for scheduled procedures and admissions.

The role ensures accurate insurance information, aids patient estimates, and helps minimize claim denials. This full-time days position emphasizes independence, productivity, and quality as you coordinate with clinical staff, financial counselors, and patients to obtain and document

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience, including benefits verification or authorization.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors queues to determine encounters requiring pre-registration, verification, authorization, or corrections.
• Meets daily and weekly productivity goals.
• Reviews physician referral and authorization requirements to ensure timely compliance with payer guidelines.
• Verifies CPT/diagnosis codes to support authorization and precertification.
• Coordinates with other departments for special needs or resources.

Skills

Healthcare terminology

Computer skills

Office equipment

Insurance websites navigation

Communication skills

Phone-based contact center

Organization / detail oriented

Medical billing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Authorization Specialist I to support the revenue cycle by securing prior authorizations and verifying benefits for scheduled procedures and admissions.

The role ensures accurate insurance information, aids patient estimates, and helps minimize claim denials. This full-time days position emphasizes independence, productivity, and quality as you coordinate with clinical staff, financial counselors, and patients to obtain and document