Central Authorization Specialist

Henry Ford Health

. Validate obtained authorizations and educate procurement staff to ensure successful authorization processes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare insurance verification and authorization processes, with strong analytical and communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in coding knowledge and clinical terminology to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.

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Healthcare Insurance VerificationAuthorization ProcurementCoding KnowledgeProcess Improvement MethodologiesStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Insurance VerificationAuthorization ProcessesCoding KnowledgeClinical TerminologyAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Computer Literacy

Industry Keywords

Medical Clinic SettingSurgical Specialty ClinicHealthcare Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Validate obtained authorizations and 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
Centrally facilitate procurement of insurance authorizations for ordered procedures and post-operative care
Support a multidisciplinary team by validating authorizations, providing continuous education, and driving process improvements

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
2 years of experience in healthcare insurance verification and/or billing
Highly computer literate
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

Employees can work remotely
Opportunities for career growth
Collaboration with diverse teams
Continuous learning and innovation
Meaningful, mission-driven work in healthcare