Patient Access Authorization Specialist I

Department/Unit:

Registration

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,220.72 - $64,709.01

Education:  Associates; Bachelors preferred
Experience:  Strong computer skill
 5 - 7 years Hospital or Physician office experience
 Strong insurance knowledge regarding payer contract interpretation including Authorization Requirements and Setting of Care

The Patient Access Authorization Specialist I has a skill set encompassing multiple facets of Patient Access. Knowledge encompasses the Patient Access Representative and Specialist preferably in the Apheresis/Infusion unit.

The Authorization Specialist I position is responsible for understanding billing and payer processes including complex concepts of billing and authorizations for Apheresis/Infusion treatment medications.  In addition, working and monitoring daily reports and worklists is critical to ensure referrals and authorizations are submitted and obtained timely to ensure patients have treatments according to the treatment schedule ordered by provider.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Salary : $46,221 - $64,709