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Insurance Authorization Coordinator

United States, North Little Rock Employment contract, Contract work · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Our client is seeking an Insurance Authorization Coordinator to support a busy specialty medical office in North Little Rock. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in prior authorizations, insurance verification, and patient-facing administrative support who enjoys helping keep office workflows organized and efficient. The Insurance Authorization Coordinator will play a key role in supporting procedure and surgery-related authorization activity, coordinating documentation, and assisting with front-desk operations to help ensure a smooth experience for both patients and staff.

Job Responsibility

  • Obtain and track prior authorizations and precertifications for scheduled procedures and services
  • Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage details prior to appointments or procedures
  • Coordinate with internal staff to support scheduling activities and related insurance approval processes
  • Review payer responses, claim issues, or denials to identify items needing follow-up or additional documentation
  • Maintain accurate records of authorization status, payer communication, and patient account updates in office systems
  • Support patient check-in and check-out processes, including confirming registration and insurance information
  • Provide general administrative support to help maintain efficient daily office operations

Requirements

  • Experience with prior authorizations, precertifications, and insurance verification in a healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of medical insurance processes, including claims, denials, and billing support
  • Ability to manage payer communication and documentation for procedure- or treatment-related services
  • Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Comfortable in a patient-facing administrative role within a fast-paced medical office
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, providers, insurance representatives, and office staff
  • Experience supporting specialty practice or procedure-based scheduling workflows is preferred

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

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