Patient Access & Authorization Specialist

UAB Medicine; Cooper (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine at Cooper Green is seeking an Authorization Specialist to support scheduling and insurance verification across multiple clinic settings. The role combines duties for authorizations and precertifications, ensuring accurate data in the EMR and timely communication with patients and clinics.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, strong telephone courtesy, and at least one year in a medical practice setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework may substitute.
• Must have professional telephone courtesy and customer service skills.
• Experience in medical practice and English grammar is important.

Responsibilities

• Obtain/verify patient demographics and insurance in NextGen.
• Schedule referrals internally and externally.
• Verify referral information is complete and accurate.
• Obtain precertifications when applicable.
• Inform patients about copayments for outside services.
• Verify patient enrollment at Cooper Green.
• Verify insurance benefits.
• Answer phones and route messages promptly.
• Schedule appointments accurately with required details.
• Assist with reporting as needed.
• Coordinate outside referrals appointment dates.
• Ensure EMR data is complete and precise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone courtesy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

College coursework substitute

CHAA Certification

Tools

NextGen EMR

MS Office

Job description

UAB Medicine at Cooper Green is seeking an Authorization Specialist to support scheduling and insurance verification across multiple clinic settings. The role combines duties for authorizations and precertifications, ensuring accurate data in the EMR and timely communication with patients and clinics.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, strong telephone courtesy, and at least one year in a medical practice setting.