Insurance Authorization Specialist

TruBridge

. Verify patient eligibility and benefits .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient eligibility verification, insurance billing, and authorization processes while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively meet individual patient needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Eligibility VerificationInsurance Billing ExperienceAuthorization Process ManagementHIPAA Compliance KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Authorization ManagementInsurance BillingRegulatory ComplianceDetail OrientationMulti-taskingTime ManagementPatient Needs AssessmentProficient Computer SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkFlexibilityEffective Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Cerner

Industry Keywords

HIPAAClinical NotesPatient ChartsAuthorization DepartmentInsurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify patient eligibility and benefits
Read and understand clinical notes and/or patient charts
Create authorizations if needed
Handle authorization, insurance billing, or similar department tasks
Follow issues through to resolution
Meet individual patient needs based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety, and other criteria

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution
Must be able to act both independently and as a team member
Minimum of two years’ experience in authorization department/insurance billing/or similar department
Effective interpersonal and management skills
Knowledge of and adherence to regulations set by HIPAA
Knowledge and skills necessary to meet individual needs based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety and other criteria appropriate for each individual patient
Organizational and prioritization skills and ability to use time effectively
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of time
Must be able to focus on and read a computer screen for prolonged periods
Flexibility to handle a workload that fluctuates and grows with time
Experience with Cerner initiating authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Structured career development
9 Company Paid Holidays
Company Paid Parental Leave
Earned Time Off (3 weeks)
Comprehensive Benefits Program (Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance)
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident insurance, ID Theft Insurance
Flexible Spending or Healthcare Savings Account
401K Retirement Plan with competitive employer match
Work remotely with a work/life balance approach
Robust benefits offering, including 401(k)
Generous time off allotments
10 paid holidays annually
Employer-paid short term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental Leave