Brown University Health
Inpatient Authorization Specialist-2
Brown University Health · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years; surgical or ambulatory care setting preferred.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, finance, or related field preferred.
About the job
Secures and documents insurance authorizations for inpatient admissions and outpatient surgical procedures, supporting financial clearance, reimbursement, and patient communication.
What you'll do
- Obtain authorizations, verify coverage and eligibility, and complete inpatient admission notifications.
- Estimate patient financial responsibility, explain costs, and arrange upfront payments or payment plans.
- Maintain authorization records, ensure compliance, and help prevent denials and bad debt.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in medical authorization, patient access, or revenue cycle operations.
- Understanding of healthcare finance, insurance verification, and payer authorization processes.
- Experience with EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice to have
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a surgical or ambulatory care setting.
Pay
$22.04-$36.37 (USD; pay range; pay basis not specified)
Tools
Epic, Cerner, Microsoft Office Suite
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