Insurance Authorization Specialist

Trubridge; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid holidays

Employer-paid short term disability

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Trubridge is seeking an Insurance Authorization Specialist to verify patient eligibility and benefits, review clinical notes and charts, and create authorizations when needed. This remote role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and HIPAA compliance.

Two years of related experience are preferred, with robust benefits and remote work options offered to support work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to accurate authorizations and patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Detail oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in authorization/insurance billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and benefits.
• Read clinical notes and patient charts to determine authorization needs.
• Create and document authorizations when required.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient information.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Summary:The Insurance Authorization Specialist will perform daily tasks including: verification of patient eligibility, benefits, reading and understanding clinical notes and/or patient charts, and creating authorizations if needed.Minimum Requirements:Education/Experience/Certification Requirements:Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.Must be able to act both independently and as a team member.Minimum of two years’ experience in authorization department/insurance billing/or similar department.Effective interpersonal and management skillsKnowledge of and adherence to regulations set by HIPAAKnowledge and skills necessary to meet individual needs based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety and other criteria appropriate for each individual patientOrganizational and prioritization skills and ability to use time effectivelyEffective written and verbal communication skillsProficient computer skillsMust be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of timeMust be able to focus on and read a computer screen for prolonged periods Flexibility to handle a workload that fluctuates and grows with timePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Cerner Initiating authorizationsWhy join our team?If you join us, you will receive:Work remotely with a work/life balance approachRobust benefits offering, including 401(k)Generous time off allotments10 paid holidays annuallyEmployer-paid short term disability and life insurancePaid Parental LeaveBusiness Support