Care Coordination & Insurance Authorization Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians in Maryland is seeking a Patient Service and Authorization Coordinator to manage patient and physician administrative tasks, and coordinate initial and follow-up care in a multifaceted clinical office. This role requires proactive communication with patients, families, physicians, and insurance companies.

You will handle scheduling, eligibility checks, prior authorizations, and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years in a medical office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of insurance terminology and plans required.
• Customer service and computer skills required.
• Strong organizational and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative tasks for patients and designated physicians.
• Provide initial and follow-up care coordination in a clinical office.
• Regularly contact patients, families, physicians, and insurers.
• Support communication with third-party insurance providers.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance terminology

Customer service

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Self-direction

Initiative

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians in Maryland is seeking a Patient Service and Authorization Coordinator to manage patient and physician administrative tasks, and coordinate initial and follow-up care in a multifaceted clinical office. This role requires proactive communication with patients, families, physicians, and insurance companies.

You will handle scheduling, eligibility checks, prior authorizations, and documentation accuracy.