Medical Office Authorization and Benefits Specialist

Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma Inc in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Office Authorization Specialist. You will obtain insurance referrals, prior authorizations, and verify benefits for office visits, procedures, and surgeries.

You will review patient records and communicate with insurers and patients to ensure authorizations and benefits are completed accurately and timely. This role supports efficient scheduling, patient financial communication, and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Healthcare administration, medical billing, or related training preferred.
• Minimum of two years medical authorization experience required.
• Experience with insurance payer portals, authorizations, and benefits verification preferred.
• Experience in a medical office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for documentation required to obtain referrals and prior authorizations.
• Contact insurance companies by phone and payer websites to obtain authorizations and verify benefits.
• Verify deductibles, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, and other patient financial responsibilities.
• Communicate estimated patient responsibility prior to procedures or surgeries.
• Enter and maintain accurate authorization, referral, and insurance information in the EMR.
• Monitor pending authorizations and follow up with insurance companies as needed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, insurance representatives, providers, and staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet authorization deadlines.
• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry and computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Healthcare admin training (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Payer portals

Microsoft Office

Job description

Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma Inc in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Office Authorization Specialist. You will obtain insurance referrals, prior authorizations, and verify benefits for office visits, procedures, and surgeries.

You will review patient records and communicate with insurers and patients to ensure authorizations and benefits are completed accurately and timely. This role supports efficient scheduling, patient financial communication, and reimbursement.