Precertification & Authorization Specialist

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated patient access specialist focused on authorization billing and precertification to support timely care.

You will confirm payer requirements, obtain precertifications, verify insurance during registration, and ensure compliance to maximize reimbursement. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with care teams in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience in patient access/insurance verification or related revenue cycle.
• 1 year hospital precertification/utilization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and obtain precertification/authorization from payers to avoid delays.
• Verify insurance information during patient registration to ensure compliance and proper reimbursement.
• Ensure precertification/billing requirements are met per state/federal and payer rules.

Skills

Patient access

Insurance verification

Revenue cycle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated patient access specialist focused on authorization billing and precertification to support timely care.

You will confirm payer requirements, obtain precertifications, verify insurance during registration, and ensure compliance to maximize reimbursement. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with care teams in a busy hospital setting.