Prior Authorization Specialist: Hybrid Schedule & Patient Access

UBMD Physicians' Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

FSA

Job summary

UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Prior Authorization Specialist to support patient access to timely healthcare services.

This full-time, on-site/Hybrid role coordinates authorizations for medications, imaging, procedures, and admissions while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation. The position interfaces with patients, providers, insurance companies, and internal teams to maintain authorization status and smooth care experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare coordination or patient access settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication with patients, providers, and staff.
• Flexibility to travel to UBMD locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and obtain required prior authorizations for medications, imaging, procedures, and admissions.
• Track authorizations to align with surgical scheduling and prevent expirations.
• Coordinate financial assistance with facilities or service locations when applicable.
• Manage incoming documentation and support completion of required forms.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of authorization requests.
• Perform additional administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and communicate authorization status with patients, providers, and staff.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with related requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Flexibility to travel

Job description

UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Prior Authorization Specialist to support patient access to timely healthcare services.

This full-time, on-site/Hybrid role coordinates authorizations for medications, imaging, procedures, and admissions while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation. The position interfaces with patients, providers, insurance companies, and internal teams to maintain authorization status and smooth care experiences.