Outpatient Authorization & Scheduling Specialist

Penn Highlands Healthcare; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Supportive peers

25% discount on services

Job summary

Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking an Authorization Assistant to obtain all authorizations for outpatient testing, schedule procedures with the outpatient scheduling department, and inform patients of their appointment details and testing instructions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration with clinical teams. Candidates should have medical experience, administrative background, CPR within the first year, and knowledge of payor authorization requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant medical experience.
• Completion of a medical assistant program with 2 years hands-on clinical duties.
• Prior administrative office procedures experience in a physician office.
• Knowledge of Payor Authorization Requirements.
• CPR Certification within the first year of hire.
• NHA or NCCT Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all authorizations for outpatient testing.
• Schedule outpatient testing with the outpatient scheduling department.
• Inform patients of appointment details and testing instructions.

Skills

Payor authorization knowledge

Administrative office procedures

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program with 2 years hands-on experience

NHA/NCCT Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking an Authorization Assistant to obtain all authorizations for outpatient testing, schedule procedures with the outpatient scheduling department, and inform patients of their appointment details and testing instructions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration with clinical teams. Candidates should have medical experience, administrative background, CPR within the first year, and knowledge of payor authorization requirements.