Authorization Specialist - Admitting / Scheduling / Billing - ASASB 26-05255

Job Title: Authorization Specialist – Admitting / Scheduling / Billing

Location: Ithaca, NY

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $30/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Authorization Specialist to support prior authorization, scheduling, billing, and insurance verification processes within a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance authorization workflows, and healthcare administrative operations while maintaining a high level of professionalism and patient service.

Responsibilities:

• Review physician orders, pharmacy documentation, and third-party authorization platforms
• Initiate and manage prior authorization requests with insurance providers
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding authorization approvals and status updates
• Submit additional clinical or financial documentation required for authorization determinations
• Verify patient insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits
• Communicate effectively with clinics, physicians, insurance representatives, and internal departments
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of authorization and billing activities
• Support scheduling, admitting, registration, and billing-related processes as needed
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and healthcare systems efficiently
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, financial procedures, and healthcare regulations
• Maintain productivity, quality standards, and customer service expectations

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree with two (2) years of relevant healthcare experience
  
  OR
  High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant healthcare experience
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare business office experience in a hospital, physician practice, surgery center, or health plan environment
• Minimum 1 year of prior authorization experience with a healthcare provider or insurance company
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, and diagnosis codes required
• Experience with insurance verification, hospital registration, billing, or healthcare data processing preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare administrative environment

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.