Human Resources / Authorization Specialist – Admitting, Scheduling & Billing - Ithaca, NY

Human Resources / Authorization Specialist – Admitting, Scheduling & Billing

Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift
Shift Length: 8 Hours

Position Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking a detail-oriented Authorization Specialist to support patient access, scheduling, admitting, billing, and revenue cycle operations. This role is responsible for managing prior authorizations, verifying insurance coverage, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring efficient communication between patients, providers, clinics, and insurance carriers.

The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative, insurance verification, and healthcare coordination experience in a fast-paced medical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and process prior authorizations through payer portals, fax, and electronic systems
• Follow up with insurance companies to secure timely authorization approvals
• Submit additional clinical documentation required for authorization requests
• Verify patient insurance eligibility, coverage, and benefits
• Collect and accurately enter patient demographic and financial information into system databases
• Maintain compliance with organizational financial policies and healthcare regulations
• Utilize EMR systems, registration software, and electronic verification tools efficiently
• Maintain knowledge of insurance guidelines, reimbursement policies, and authorization requirements
• Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, clinics, and internal departments
• Support departmental productivity, quality assurance, and customer service goals
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing process improvement initiatives
• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant healthcare experience
  OR
• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant healthcare experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare administrative experience in one of the following settings:
  • Physician Practice
  • Hospital
  • Surgery Center
  • Health Plan
  • Medical Office
• Minimum 1 year of experience handling insurance authorizations or prior approvals

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, and diagnosis coding
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

For more details contact at

hdavda@navitashealth.com

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