Patient Access & Authorization Specialist

Socket.dev; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Patient Access Specialist to handle high-volume referrals, prior authorizations, and payer communications. This role emphasizes accuracy in data entry, HIPAA compliance, and working with Epic to ensure timely authorizations and patient access.

The position requires HIPAA-aware customer service skills, a strong foundation in medical terminology, and experience with payer portals. On-site work in a fast-paced healthcare environment is typical.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in patient access, scheduling, billing, or utilization review.
• Experience with Epic system preferred.
• Proficiency with CPT/ICD-10 and payer portals beneficial.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume referrals and prior authorizations.
• Obtain and submit medical records and documentation.
• Verify patient eligibility and benefits.
• Communicate with physicians, offices, and payers to resolve issues.
• Enter data accurately into Epic and maintain records.

Skills

Epic experience

Phone-based work

Medical terminology

Payer portals

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Socket.dev is hiring a Patient Access Specialist to handle high-volume referrals, prior authorizations, and payer communications. This role emphasizes accuracy in data entry, HIPAA compliance, and working with Epic to ensure timely authorizations and patient access.

The position requires HIPAA-aware customer service skills, a strong foundation in medical terminology, and experience with payer portals. On-site work in a fast-paced healthcare environment is typical.