Authorization Referral Specialist Coordinator

Benefits:401(k) matchingCompetitive salaryDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offTraining & developmentChicago Ridge Medical Imaging is expanding our team!Busy Diagnostic Imaging Center seeking Insurance Authorization Specialist/Patient CoordinatorFull Time 9-5:30pm Monday thru FridayMust be able to multi task and be organized in this very busy facility.Requirements: Demonstrate excellent customer service and have strong verbal communications. We hold a high standard for patient care.Primary duties include:Verifies insurance coverages and completes pre-authorization process for Radiology imaging exams (MRI, MRA, CT, Ultrasound, Echo)Reviews orders and referrals for completeness and accuracy and follows up for additional information if needed. Acts as liason between physician's, patients, and health insurances. Contacts physician's offices to obtain demographic, clinical or related data needed. Initiate authorizations through appropriate phone calls or portal for various insurance companies. Initiate requests to doctor's offices for clinical requests. Performs verification of insurance eligibility through One source/Availity.Cross trained to Greet and register patients at time of check in. Accurately collect all required documents and data entry in our EMR. Schedule patients and give preps for various exams including MRI, CT, Xray, Ultrasound, EKG, and Dexascan's. Verifying insurance eligibility and collecting payments. Assist with various duties assigned by manager.Requirements:Excellent telephone communications skillsEffective multi-tasking in a fast-paced high-volume environmentPrior experience obtaining authorizations for medical office is requiredAuthorization/Insurance verification experience is a must2 year minimum healthcare experience is requiredMedical TerminologyICD 10/CPT CodingBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingPaid time off

Created: 2026-03-04