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Insurance Authorization Specialist

American HealthTech

American HealthTech

United States · Remote
Posted on Aug 7, 2025

Job Summary:

The Insurance Authorization Specialist will perform daily tasks including: verification of patient eligibility, benefits, reading and understanding clinical notes and/or patient charts, and creating authorizations.

Why join our team?

  • Structured career development – our team of industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals
  • 9 Company Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Earned Time Off (3 weeks)
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program (Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance)
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident insurance, ID Theft Insurance,
  • Flexible Spending or Healthcare Savings Account
  • 401K Retirement Plan with competitive employer match

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements:

  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
  • Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.
  • Must be able to act both independently and as a team member.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in authorization department/insurance billing/or similar department.
  • Effective interpersonal and management skills
  • Knowledge of and adherence to regulations set by HIPAA
  • Knowledge and skills necessary to meet individual needs based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety and other criteria appropriate for each individual patient
  • Organizational and prioritization skills and ability to use time effectively
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to focus on and read a computer screen for prolonged periods Flexibility to handle a workload that fluctuates and grows with time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Cerner Initiating authorizations

Why join our team?

If you join us, you will receive:

  • Work remotely with a work/life balance approach
  • Robust benefits offering, including 401(k)
  • Generous time off allotments
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Employer-paid short term disability and life insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave