Therapy Registration & Authorization Specialist

St. Joseph's/Candler; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Registration Specialist to verify insurance coverage for outpatient therapy services and obtain pre-authorization. The role handles patient demographic data entry, scheduling, and coordination with third-party payers to ensure timely reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of clerical experience; some medical/clinical experience is preferred. High school diploma is preferred; no licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience: 1 year clerical required; 1 year medical/clinical preferred.
• License & Certification: None Required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates collection of data to support continuous quality improvement in department operations.
• Accurately schedules appointments, enters orders and documentation; follow up with missed appointments and reschedules patients.
• Directs patients to appropriate personnel; maintains open communication with internal and external customers.
• Assists with communicating with third party payers to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance verification, pre-authorization and recertification requirements for outpatient therapy services.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

1 Year Clerical - Required

1 Year Medical/Clinical - Preferred

Job description

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Registration Specialist to verify insurance coverage for outpatient therapy services and obtain pre-authorization. The role handles patient demographic data entry, scheduling, and coordination with third-party payers to ensure timely reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of clerical experience; some medical/clinical experience is preferred. High school diploma is preferred; no licensure is required.