Healthcare Authorization Coordinator

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking an Authorization Specialist to verify insurance information and obtain authorizations for hospital procedures and tests, ensuring timely processing and protecting patient care from delays. The role emphasizes handling documentation, liaising with physicians and insurance carriers, and maintaining patient confidentiality across multiple locations.

The candidate will collect and review demographics, submit necessary records for authorizations,

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in the health care field is required.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between physicians, office staff, patients and insurance carriers regarding authorization.
• Collects and reviews patient demographics and insurance data for authorization.
• Submits documentation and diagnoses needed for authorizations; notifies provider of processing status.
• Provides follow-up with insurer authorization departments to ensure timely approvals and avoid delays.
• Performs eligibility checks on payer websites and EMR systems.
• Monitors diagnostics schedules across locations for authorization changes.

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking an Authorization Specialist to verify insurance information and obtain authorizations for hospital procedures and tests, ensuring timely processing and protecting patient care from delays. The role emphasizes handling documentation, liaising with physicians and insurance carriers, and maintaining patient confidentiality across multiple locations.

The candidate will collect and review demographics, submit necessary records for authorizations,