Insurance Authorization Specialist

TruBridge

. Verify patient eligibility and benefits .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient eligibility verification and insurance authorization processes, with a strong focus on HIPAA compliance and effective communication. Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Eligibility VerificationInsurance AuthorizationHIPAA ComplianceCerner ExperienceEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Insurance BillingAuthorization ProcessesRegulatory KnowledgeDetail OrientationComputer Proficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMulti-taskingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cerner

Industry Keywords

Patient ChartsClinical NotesAuthorization DepartmentHealthcare RegulationsPsycho-social Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify patient eligibility and benefits
Read and understand clinical notes and/or patient charts
Create authorizations if needed
Perform daily insurance authorization specialist tasks
Initiate authorizations using Cerner when applicable

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
Preferred: Experience with Cerner initiating authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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