Authorization Specialist

5 days ago


Jersey City, New Jersey, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time
Job Title: Authorization Specialist

At RWJBarnabas Health, we are seeking a highly skilled Authorization Specialist to join our team. As an Authorization Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the necessary prior authorizations for their procedures, surgeries, and office visits.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Obtain necessary prior authorizations for patient procedures, surgeries, and office visits
  • Assist with the coordination and scheduling of all location procedures and surgeries
  • Assist with scheduling clinic patient appointments
  • Answer a high volume of incoming calls promptly and transfer calls to staff as needed
  • Forward information from patients to other staff members and follow up as needed
  • Review voicemails and return calls within 24 hours
  • Direct/assist patients to the appropriate department or area as needed
  • Assist with managing patient flow and oversee patient sign-in sheets throughout the day
  • Assist with maintaining and updating provider schedules on scheduling systems as needed
  • Retrieve medical records as needed, maintaining clinic records and files according to HIPAA guidelines
  • Demonstrate competency in operating copy/scanning equipment
  • Sort and maintain incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Perform all clerical functions in compliance with departmental rules and regulations
  • Able to function independently with minimal direction from a supervisor
  • Interact with other disciplines, departments, agencies, and insurance companies in a professional manner
  • Maintain professional relationships with all coworkers
  • Follow HIPAA compliance at all times
  • Comply with unit and department scheduling guidelines
  • Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees
  • Promote a positive and healthy workplace environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Pay Range:

Salary Range: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

At RWJBarnabas Health, we are committed to creating a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful of all employees. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed.



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