Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51551


Working Title
Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC


Department Name
H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
07


Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to loud noises, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.



Shift

Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Other days/times as assigned per departmental needs



Job Summary

Provide standardized, quality, expertise, and customer service to our medical departments. Will have professional contact with faculty, physicians, and University personnel. This role will work with third-party payers and providers to ensure authorization for tests and procedures are obtained prior to service being rendered. Basic coding knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred and recommended. Excellent customer service skills are required. Primary responsibilities will include obtaining pre-authorization of tests and procedures ordered by medical providers. This position will require sitting for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment are needed, as well as knowledge of the insurance authorization process. This position requires exceptional customer service skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Associate degree in a healthcare-related field and at least three years of healthcare employment experience preferred. Additionally, experience working in a physician practice and basic coding (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10) knowledge is also preferred.



Deadline to Apply
09/14/2025


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