Office Authorization Specialist

Job overview

The Office Authorization Specialist works onsite in Tulsa, OK, Monday through Friday on the day shift. Pay is $17.00–$19.50 per hour. The role supports a growing healthcare practice by helping coordinate insurance approvals and documentation before patient visits, procedures, and surgeries. The specialist verifies benefits, obtains authorizations and referrals, and communicates status and financial responsibilities to patients and clinical staff. Accurate follow-up helps the practice facilitate timely care and maintain complete records.

What you'll do

• Review patient charts for required clinical documentation
• obtain prior authorizations and referrals
• verify insurance benefits and eligibility
• contact insurers by phone and payer portals
• collect patient cost-sharing amounts before procedures
• communicate authorization status and financial responsibilities
• document requests, approvals, denials, and follow-up in the EMR
• monitor requests and collaborate with clinical and billing staff
• maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

office authorization specialist

insurance authorizations

referral coordination

benefits verification

medical office

emr

hipaa

tulsa ok

key people key positions

monday–friday

day shift

$17–$19.50/hour

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, term life, short-term disability, paid time off, and additional benefits through Key Personnel.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of medical insurance authorization, referral, or insurance verification experience. Monday–Friday day shift.

About the employer

Key People Key Positions is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.