Medical Pre-Authorization & Patient Access Specialist

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility at 0.5 FTE or >

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a detail-oriented insurance verification specialist to support medical office operations. The role requires 2+ years in insurance verification and/or precertification within a hospital or clinic setting. You will manage payer communications and ensure timely authorizations to facilitate patient care.

The position emphasizes compliance, confidentiality, and teamwork with care providers and administrative staff to maintain efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of insurance verification and/or precertification experience in a medical office or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance coverage and precertification requirements for patients.
• Submit authorization requests electronically to payers and timelines to ensure timely care.
• Communicate with patients, departments, and payers to track progress and resolve delays.
• Follow compliance, confidentiality, and infection control policies.

Skills

Insurance verification

Precertification

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a detail-oriented insurance verification specialist to support medical office operations. The role requires 2+ years in insurance verification and/or precertification within a hospital or clinic setting. You will manage payer communications and ensure timely authorizations to facilitate patient care.

The position emphasizes compliance, confidentiality, and teamwork with care providers and administrative staff to maintain efficient service delivery.