Authorization Specialist
- Location
- Boro Park, NY
- Work type
- Part Time
- Posted
- 2026-10-28
Job description
A growing healthcare organization is seeking a detail-oriented Authorizations Specialist to manage insurance approvals, coordinate referrals and enrollments, process medication authorizations, and maintain accurate patient and payer records. Responsibilities include tracking authorization requests, coordinating Single Case Agreements (SCAs), following up on denials and missing documentation, communicating with insurance carriers and healthcare teams, and helping improve authorization workflows.
Ideal Candidate: An organized, proactive, and analytical professional with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while handling confidential patient information.
Requirements: Experience in healthcare, medical billing, insurance authorizations, benefits verification, or utilization management is preferred. Familiarity with payer portals, enrollment systems, prior authorizations, and compliance requirements is a plus. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills are essential. Salesforce experience is an advantage.