Central Authorization Specialist

Henry Ford Health

. Centrally facilitate the procurement of insurance authorizations for ordered procedures and post-operative care .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare insurance verification, authorization procurement, and process improvement methodologies to enhance workflows and patient satisfaction. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for interpreting clinical documentation and managing authorization roadblocks.

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Healthcare Insurance VerificationAuthorization ProcurementProcess Improvement MethodologiesStrong Oral And Written CommunicationCoding Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Insurance AuthorizationHealthcare BillingClinical TerminologyAnalytical SkillsDocumentation Interpretation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Computer Literacy

Industry Keywords

Medical Clinic SettingSurgical Specialty ClinicPatient Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Centrally facilitate the procurement of insurance authorizations for ordered procedures and post-operative care
Validate obtained authorizations
Educate procurement staff to ensure successful authorization processes
Distribute feedback from coding, billing, and denial management resources to improve authorization procurement
Apply process improvement methodologies to enhance day-to-day workflows and patient satisfaction
Act as a centralized resource for assigned specialties across all sites to standardize authorization procurement
Interpret RN or physician notes to facilitate authorization requirements
Communicate authorization roadblocks to clinical staff
Provide timely and accurate information to payors while managing the cost of care

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or 3–5 years of related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a medical clinic setting or training in a hospital or corporate setting
Highly computer literate
2 years of experience in healthcare insurance verification and/or billing
Coding knowledge and understanding of clinical terminology
Ability to interpret insurance records and related documentation
Strong oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Preferred: Experience in a medical or surgical specialty clinic
Preferred: Additional coursework in business, computers, or healthcare administration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for career growth
Collaboration with diverse teams
Continuous learning and innovation
Meaningful, mission-driven work in healthcare
Supportive work environment
Access to public transportation and local amenities