Benefits and Authorization Specialist (Chesapeake (Specialty Care

Benefits and Authorization Specialist (Chesapeake (Specialty Care)

Job Category: Office/Clerical/Admin.

Requisition Number: BENEF
009778

• Posted :
  August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote
• Hourly Range : $18.99 USD to $28.51 USD

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The Benefits Coordinator/Authorization Specialist serves as a vital link between insurancecompaniesand clinical staff. This position is responsible for verifying patient insurance benefits, obtaining prior authorizations,and communicating information to the appropriate officepersonnel.

The Benefits Coordinator/Authorization Specialist plays a key role in the revenue cycle by ensuringaccuratebenefit information is captured upfront to minimize claim denials and patient billing surprises.

Position Responsibilities:(including, but not limited to)

Insurance Verification & Eligibility

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits for all scheduled appointments and procedures
• Confirm coverage details including deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums
• Identify in-network vs. out-of-network benefits across all service lines
• Document benefit information accurately in the practice management system
• Communicate any Demographicerrors with appropriate office staff.

Prior Authorization Management

• Obtain prior authorizations for medical and surgical procedures across all specialties
• Coordinate authorizations for specialty services including:
  • Audiology Hearing Aideservices
  • ENT procedures (sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, etc.)
  • Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Full body plastic surgery (cosmetic vs. reconstructive determinations)
  • Practice owned
    
    Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) facility.
  • Physical Therapy forFyzical
    
    Balance Centers
  • Track authorization status and follow up on pending requests
  • Maintain authorization logs and ensuretimelyrenewals
  • Work closely with Billing Specialists, Surgical Coordinators, and Clinical Managers
  • Stay current on payer policies, coverage guidelines, and authorization requirements

General Responsibilities

• Participate in revenue cycle meetings and process improvement initiatives
• Identify and resolve billing complaints, answer questions from staff,patient sand insurance companies.
• Ensure departmental adherence to Medicare compliance regulations
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Successful completion of special projects as assigned.
• Participate in educational activities and attend staff meetings.
• Identify and resolve billing complaints, answer questions from staff,patient sand insurance companies.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in medical billing
• Strong knowledge of medical insurance plans (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare)
• Familiarity with medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 codes
• Experience with practice management systems and EHR platforms
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operation procedures and practices.
• Ability tooperatea multi-line telephone system and answer a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including, but not limited to Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to confidently speak to patients
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks throughout the day.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team player in a very cohesive medical practice.
• Ability to communicate and work well withco-workers.
  
  Open and honest communication.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external business professionals.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and able to carry out job functions

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Specialty Care Networks’ salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications.

Specialty Care Network offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement.

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