Prior Authorization & Insurance Verification Specialist

Urologic Specialists; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Urologic Specialists in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Office Authorization Specialist to secure referrals, prior authorizations, and benefit details for visits, procedures, and surgeries.

You will review patient records, communicate with insurers and patients, and ensure timely authorization and benefit verification to support scheduling and reimbursement. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with EMR and payer portals are essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of medical authorization experience.
• Experience with insurance payer portals and benefit verification.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Office environment experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Review charts to determine required referrals and prior authorizations.
• Contact insurers by phone or payer websites to obtain authorizations.
• Verify deductibles, co-insurance, and remaining patient responsibility.
• Communicate estimated patient responsibility prior to procedures.
• Enter and maintain authorization and insurance data in the EMR.
• Monitor pending authorizations and follow up as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Payer portals

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Urologic Specialists in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Office Authorization Specialist to secure referrals, prior authorizations, and benefit details for visits, procedures, and surgeries.

You will review patient records, communicate with insurers and patients, and ensure timely authorization and benefit verification to support scheduling and reimbursement. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with EMR and payer portals are essential.