Referral Authorization Specialist

Upper-Allegheny-Health-System; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Olean General Hospital in Bradford, PA seeks a Referral Authorization Specialist to ensure referrals are managed for ancillary testing, obtain pre-authorization, and deliver excellent customer service to referring physicians and patients.

This full-time, onsite role in BRMC Practice Management operates 8:00 to 17:00 with a bi-weekly pay schedule; wage ranges from $16.00 to $21.66 hourly, with pay based on experience and bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; LPN preferred/licensed in PA if applying as LPN.
• PA driver's license; LPN license if applying as LPN.
• Two years of medical office experience with billing and insurance.
• Ability to use a computer and word processing; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assures that all referrals are managed effectively and efficiently for ancillary testing.
• Provides high-level customer service to referring physicians and referred patients.
• Obtains pre-authorization for ancillary tests and performs administrative support.
• Applies policies and procedures and uses independent judgment in a medical setting.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance criteria per contracts/changes; may be reassigned within OGH/BRMC offices.

Skills

High-level customer service

Administrative support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LPN license (PA)

Tools

Personal computer

Word processing

Job description

Referral Authorization Specialist(job id 24915)

Referral Authorization Specialist(job id 24915)

US:PA:Bradford

Location

US:PA:Bradford

9/11/2026

Category: Corporate Administration

Description

Referral Authorization Specialist

• Location: Bradford Regional Medical Cntr
• Location of Job : US:PA:Bradford
• Work Type : Full-Time
• Shift 1

Job Description

Assures that all referrals are managed effectively and efficiently for ancillary testing. Provides high-level customer service to both referring physicians as well as referred patients. Obtains pre-authorization for all ancillary tests and performs additional administrative support functions. This job requires the application and interpretation of policies and procedures and the use of independent judgment in a medical setting. The individual must possess the ability to maintain a working knowledge of the insurance criteria and regulations as it pertains to ancillary testing of the carrier contracts/changes . This position can be reassigned to any location within OGH/BRMC offices as may be required to meet business needs.

Education And Credentials

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program for LPN applicants. Current and valid drivers license. Current and valid Pennsylvania LPN license; LPN applicants only.

Experience

Two (2) years experience in a medical office setting with experience working with billing and insurance. LPN applicants must have two (2) years experience in a physician office setting with experience working with billing and insurance. : Visual and auditory acuity, manual dexterity, language and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of personal computer and word processing preferred.

Working Conditions

• Department : BRMC Practice Management
• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
• On Call Required : No
• With Rotation: No
• Scheduled Work Hours: 8-5
• Work Arrangement : Onsite
• Union Code : N35 - Non Union OGH
• Requisition ID# : 24915
• Grade : OLH2 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
• Salary Range : $16.00 - $21.66

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Olean General Hospital’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean General Hospital envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Olean General Hospital is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!