Healthcare Data & Authorization Specialist

Socket.dev; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant to support EEG and Sleep Lab Admin operations. You will collect and enter data, obtain authorizations, and assist with scheduling and administrative duties.

The role emphasizes accuracy in data entry, timely payor communication, and reporting. Associates degree preferred, HS diploma accepted, with 2 years clerical experience, day shift, on-site in Richland, WA.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Two years clerical or administrative experience.
• Basic understanding of medical and financial terminology.

Responsibilities

• Run daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Obtain and submit appropriate clinical documentation to payors; respond to payor requests for additional documentation timely and accurately.
• Update and maintain authorization numbers and approved days in registration/case management systems.
• Enter payor denial data into denial management or case management system.
• Answer, screen and prioritize calls with sound judgement on urgency.
• Process faxes to and from payers for Case Management as assigned.
• Secure discharge dates for payors and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant to support EEG and Sleep Lab Admin operations. You will collect and enter data, obtain authorizations, and assist with scheduling and administrative duties.

The role emphasizes accuracy in data entry, timely payor communication, and reporting. Associates degree preferred, HS diploma accepted, with 2 years clerical experience, day shift, on-site in Richland, WA.