Oncology Authorization Pro - Streamline Care & Coverage

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan with companymatch

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Onsite Day care Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ, is seeking an Authorization Specialist to ensure timely and accurate authorizations for oncology treatments.

The role requires knowledge of insurance protocols, clinical requirements, and oncology processes. Responsibilities include verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, and providing clear cost estimates to patients to promote transparency and reduce financial uncertainty.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of medical revenue cycle work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical insurance billing, oncology coding, and CPT/ICD9/ICD10/HCPC coding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance coverage and obtain authorizations for oncology treatments.
• Provide clear cost estimates to patients to promote transparency.
• Minimize delays, resolve denials, and maintain compliance within the oncology revenue cycle.
• Understand insurance protocols, clinical requirements, and oncology treatment processes.

Skills

Medical insurance billing

Oncology coding

CPT/ICD9/ICD10/HCPC coding

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ, is seeking an Authorization Specialist to ensure timely and accurate authorizations for oncology treatments.

The role requires knowledge of insurance protocols, clinical requirements, and oncology processes. Responsibilities include verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, and providing clear cost estimates to patients to promote transparency and reduce financial uncertainty.