Medical Authorization & Referrals Specialist

Healthcare Support Staffing; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking applicants for a role involving the processing of insurance referrals and authorizations. Responsibilities include verifying member benefits, coordinating outpatient services, and maintaining departmental logs. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in insurance authorization and referrals, along with a high school diploma or GED. This position promises opportunities for career growth in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with insurance authorization and referrals.
• Strong communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process phone calls and faxed referral requests.
• Verify member eligibility and benefits.
• Input referral requests into the system accurately.
• Provide authorization to external providers.
• Request submission of appropriate medical records.
• Coordinate outpatient surgical procedures.
• Compile monthly departmental statistics.

Skills

Insurance authorization experience

Referral processing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A national healthcare staffing firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking applicants for a role involving the processing of insurance referrals and authorizations. Responsibilities include verifying member benefits, coordinating outpatient services, and maintaining departmental logs. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in insurance authorization and referrals, along with a high school diploma or GED. This position promises opportunities for career growth in a supportive work environment.