Healthcare Authorization Specialist

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC, Boston, MA, seeks a Healthcare Authorization Specialist for a 3–6 month contract-to-hire with a prominent Boston hospital.

The role is fully remote for candidates residing in New England and focuses on patient access, insurance authorization, and hospital administration duties, including pre-registration and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Biology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare administration, health insurance, medical policy review, nursing, allied health, or related environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Epic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-registration for new patients by collecting patient demographics, financial information, and other required personal information.
• Verify patient identification and update insurance or demographic information as needed.
• Manage referral and authorization information for assigned patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other medical providers to clarify clinical information when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of daily activities within the hospital information system.
• Support departmental operations and contribute to a positive patient experience through professional communication, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic

Job description

We are currently seeking candidates for a Healthcare Authorization Specialist position with a highly respected Boston hospital recognized for exceptional patient care and innovative medical research. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career candidates with a background in Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field looking to begin their careers in healthcare operations, patient access, insurance authorization, or hospital administration.

This is a 3–6-month contract-to-hire opportunity paying $20–$22 per hour. The position is fully remote; however, candidates must currently reside in New England.

Candidates must be located in one of the following states to be considered: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-registration for new patients by making and receiving calls to collect and document patient demographics, financial information, and other required personal information.
• Verify patient identification and update insurance or demographic information as needed.
• Manage referral and authorization information for assigned patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other medical providers to clarify clinical information when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of daily activities within the hospital information system.
• Support departmental operations and contribute to a positive patient experience through professional communication, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Biology, or a related healthcare field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare administration, health insurance, medical policy review, nursing, allied health, or a related environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Epic is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle confidential patient information professionally.
• Must currently reside in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.