Authorization & Denials Coordinator

The Authorization & Denials Coordinator is responsible for obtaining insurance prior authorizations for scheduled medical services, diagnostic imaging, and procedures to help ensure patients receive timely access to medically necessary care. This position reviews orders and supporting clinical documentation, verifies insurance authorization requirements, reviews medical policies, submits authorization requests to insurance carriers, and monitors requests through completion.

The Authorization & Denials Coordinator works collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, scheduling teams, insurance companies, and other healthcare facilities to obtain required information, resolve authorization issues, and communicate authorization status. The successful candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Competent in the use of a computer and computer systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.

Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care. 

Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families.

Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.

Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.