Medical Documentation & Authorization Specialist

Altivera Medical; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Altivera Medical is seeking a Medical Documentation Review specialist to interpret medical records, order documentation, and assess alignment with payer medical necessity criteria in a non-clinical capacity.

You will ensure accuracy and clarity by preparing concise written summaries, maintaining patient confidentiality, and following established workflows, escalation paths, and deadlines across multiple cases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience reviewing and interpreting medical records and related healthcare documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally.
• Ability to follow established criteria, checklists, standard procedures, and supervisory direction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn order management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and documentation to determine whether documentation appears complete and consistent with stated medical necessity requirements.
• Compare submitted documentation against established insurance medical necessity criteria, internal review standards, and workflow instructions.
• Identify missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear documentation and communicate findings to the appropriate internal team members.
• Document review outcomes accurately and consistently in designated systems, trackers, or case management tools.
• Prepare clear written summaries of documentation findings, including specific references to missing or supporting information.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, provider, and order information in accordance with company policies and applicable privacy standards.
• Follow established escalation pathways when additional review, clarification, or supervisor guidance is required.
• Meet defined productivity, accuracy, and quality expectations while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Submit medical authorizations based on payer preferences and follow up until a determination is made.
• Participate in training, calibration sessions, and process updates related to payer rules, documentation standards, and internal procedures.
• Perform other documentation review and administrative support duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to summarize findings

Follow established criteria

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or relevant healthcare coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Order management systems

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Payer portals

Job description

Altivera Medical is seeking a Medical Documentation Review specialist to interpret medical records, order documentation, and assess alignment with payer medical necessity criteria in a non-clinical capacity.

You will ensure accuracy and clarity by preparing concise written summaries, maintaining patient confidentiality, and following established workflows, escalation paths, and deadlines across multiple cases.