Surgical Auth & Benefits Specialist

The CORE Institute; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics seeks an administrative specialist to manage authorizations for upcoming surgical cases, verify patient demographics and eligibility, and document surgical cost estimates. You will coordinate with physicians, patients, and staff to ensure timely processing of Visco injection authorizations.

The role requires strong data-entry skills, HIPAA knowledge, and excellent customer service. Experience in front-office tasks and referrals is preferred, with a focus on accurate, timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred with healthcare exposure.
• Experience with referrals, authorizations, front office tasks.
• Strong organizational and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor authorizations for upcoming surgical cases on physician calendars.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance eligibility.
• Complete surgical cost analysis form and document estimates.
• Verify benefits on Visco injections.
• Enter authorization information in case management charts.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and staff.
• Assist schedulers with STAT authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Data entry

Eligibility verification

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

2+ years healthcare experience

Referrals/authorizations experience

Tools

Computer applications

Data entry software

Eligibility systems

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics seeks an administrative specialist to manage authorizations for upcoming surgical cases, verify patient demographics and eligibility, and document surgical cost estimates. You will coordinate with physicians, patients, and staff to ensure timely processing of Visco injection authorizations.

The role requires strong data-entry skills, HIPAA knowledge, and excellent customer service. Experience in front-office tasks and referrals is preferred, with a focus on accurate, timely