Authorization Coordinator

Pain Specialists of America

. Verify eligibility and benefits by coordinating with patients’ medical coverage to ensure coverage is active and obtaining plan benefits relevant to the practice .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verifying medical coverage and benefits, managing referrals and authorizations, and effectively communicating with payors and scheduling teams. Proficient in handling cost inquiries and creating cost estimates based on insurance benefits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Insurance ExperienceEHR System ProficiencyInsurance Terminology KnowledgeExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Medical BillingReferral ManagementAuthorization RequestsCost EstimationData Entry

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedMulti-TaskingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS Outlook

Industry Keywords

Medical OfficePatient CoordinationReimbursement ProcessesPayor Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify eligibility and benefits by coordinating with patients’ medical coverage to ensure coverage is active and obtaining plan benefits relevant to the practice
Input payor demographic data into the EHR system
Submit requests for referrals and authorizations for office visits, procedures, and DME
Follow up with payors to ensure scheduled patients have all items required to secure reimbursement
Communicate with surgery scheduling regarding authorization request status
Create and distribute cost estimates for scheduled procedures based on obtained benefits
Assist with incoming cost inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three years of work experience in a medical office business setting
Minimum of two years of experience with medical insurance
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Must be organized and detail-oriented
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Knowledge of insurance terminology and concepts related to medical billing