Authorization Specialist - Patient Financial Services

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA seeks an Authorization Representative to obtain insurance authorizations for services and coordinate between clinicians, registration, clinic support and intake teams. The role ensures timely and accurate care authorizations while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 2 years in medical office reception, call center, or back office settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years medical office reception, call center or back office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and obtain insurance authorizations for services.
• Act as liaison between referring provider/facility, registration, clinic support and intake teams to ensure timely/accurate authorization of care.
• Provide excellent customer service following Olympic Medical Center standards.
• Apply knowledge of insurance coverage and authorization requirements to ensure appointments are authorized appropriately.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office procedures

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA in Healthcare related field

Certification in Medical Office Assistant

Job description

Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA seeks an Authorization Representative to obtain insurance authorizations for services and coordinate between clinicians, registration, clinic support and intake teams. The role ensures timely and accurate care authorizations while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 2 years in medical office reception, call center, or back office settings.