Authorization Associate 1

Baptist Health

. Request, follow up on, obtain, and validate authorizations, referrals, and notifications with appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes within appropriate timelines.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in obtaining and validating authorizations and referrals with appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines such as HIPAA and EMTALA. Provides exceptional customer service and maintains knowledge of insurance requirements and revenue cycle operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Authorization ValidationCPT and ICD-10 CodingCustomer Service SkillsKnowledge of HIPAA RegulationsBilingual English and Spanish/Creole

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Hard Skills

Authorization ProcessingMedical TerminologyBasic Mathematical CalculationsEMR ApplicationsMicrosoft OfficeInsurance KnowledgeRevenue Cycle OperationsDetail OrientationQuality Metrics CompliancePatient Flow Coordination

Soft Skills

Compassionate ServiceInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerExcellent Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Patient Access Training Course

Industry Keywords

BHSF PricingFinancial Assistance OptionsMedicare Coverage StructureRegulatory GuidelinesEMTALAAHCA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Request, follow up on, obtain, and validate authorizations, referrals, and notifications with appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes within appropriate timelines.
Work in a call center-type environment and meet individual quality metrics.
Coordinate patient flow and ensure timely processing.
Maintain knowledge and deployment of practices used within the department, physician practice, and hospital to address patient questions or concerns.
Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements, BHSF pricing, financial assistance options, and overall BHSF Revenue Cycle operations.
Provide professional, compassionate, and friendly service to patients of all ages, families, employees, physicians, and community members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.
A minimum of 1 year experience in validating/obtaining authorizations with insurance payers.
Complete and pass the Patient Access training course.
Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Detail oriented, organized, team player, compassionate, excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology (desired).
Experience with computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, knowledge of EMR applications, etc.) and accurate typing skills.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines to include, but not limited to, HIPAA, AHCA, EMTALA, etc.
Knowledge of Medicare coverage structure, including medical necessity compliance guidelines.
Bilingual English, Spanish/Creole preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
Comprehensive health and wellness resources
Wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible
Tuition reimbursement