Authorization Specialist

Saint Francis Health System

. Monitor patient, referral, and denial work queues to identify encounters requiring pre-registration, verification, authorization, or corrections .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeTulsa • Oklahoma • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient authorization processes, benefits verification, and medical billing, while effectively coordinating with healthcare professionals and patients. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Benefits VerificationAuthorization ExperienceMedical Billing KnowledgeHealthcare TerminologyCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

CPT CodingDiagnosis CodingPre-RegistrationInsurance GuidelinesPatient DocumentationComputer SkillsOffice Machine ProficiencyInsurance Website NavigationDetail OrientationOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer ServiceIndependent Decision-MakingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Fax MachineCopierScannerComputer System

Industry Keywords

Patient Health InformationReferral CoordinationInsurance Follow-UpHealthcare EnvironmentProfessional Business Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor patient, referral, and denial work queues to identify encounters requiring pre-registration, verification, authorization, or corrections
Work encounters according to assignment while meeting daily and weekly productivity goals
Evaluate physician referral and authorization requirements and ensure requirements are met before procedures
Review clinical documentation for CPT and diagnosis code information supporting authorization/precertification
Monitor, review, and process authorizations in accordance with timelines and insurance guidelines
Coordinate with departments and ancillary areas for special needs or resources
Counsel clinical partners and patients to obtain additional payer-required information
Coordinate with patients, referring physician offices, referring locations, scheduled service areas, financial counselors, case managers, and others
Document pertinent information and efforts in the computer system
Protect the privacy and security of patient health information
Work independently and make minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field
Work with patients, customers, healthcare professionals, and staff by telephone or face-to-face

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
1–2 years relevant experience
1 year of benefits verification or authorization experience, or 2 years of pre-registration experience
Post-secondary education may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Basic healthcare and insurance terminology
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Proficiency with office machines, including fax, copier and scanner
Ability to navigate insurance websites to access patient, eligibility and payment information
Good written and verbal communication skills
Phone-based contact center skills involving multiple-line phone systems
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Detail-oriented
Understanding of a professional business environment
Basic knowledge of medical billing and insurance follow-up activity
Must be able to commute to the Tulsa, OK area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule
Monday-Friday schedule
8:00am-4:30pm schedule