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Prior Authorization Specialist - Radiation Oncology

Hartford Hospital·Hartford, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The specialist is responsible for processing and submitting prior authorizations for medical procedures, tests, and prescriptions. They serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and insurance companies to ensure all documentation is submitted timely.

Location Detail

  • 85
  • Retreat
  • Ave
  • HH
  • Cancer
  • Ctr (10069)
  • Shift
  • Detail: Monday-Friday Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 40,000
  • Hartford
  • HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The Prior Authorization Specialist is responsible for processing and submitting authorizations, also in correspondence with providers, patients, insurance companies, specialists and other healthcare representatives. The Prior Authorization Specialist ensures that all referrals and authorizations are documented completely and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Responsibilities include but, are not limited to: · Initiates prior authorizations for medical procedures, tests, and prescriptions as requested by staff, providers, and/or insurers. · Documents all prior authorization activities and record activity in the practice management system. · Prioritizes and organizes all prior authorization activities. · Serve as liaison between patient and insurer & patient and practice. · Work on denials and write off’s. · Prints and reviews the appointment scheduler up to three (3) days in advance to ensure proper obtaining of authorizations, pre-certifications and referrals prior to services being rendered for patients as required by the different insurance plans/carriers. Identifies self-pay patients. · Identifies and resolves problems within the scope of the job duties. Notifies appropriate parties (management) of any situation or issue that is out of the ordinary.

Qualifications

Education

  • ·
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: · 2 years minimum working with insurance authorization with knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding practices and medical terminology · Experience working with oncology strongly preferred .

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters.

And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience with insurance authorizations, CPT, and ICD-10 coding. Experience specifically within oncology is strongly preferred.

  • high school
  • Medical Terminology
  • Insurance Verification
  • Referral Processing
  • CPT Coding
  • ICD-10 Coding
  • Denial Management
  • Patient Coordination
  • Prior Authorization
  • Practice Management Systems
  • Oncology Knowledge

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
HH

Hiring organization

Hartford Hospital

Hartford Hospital, founded in 1854, is one of the largest teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England with perhaps the region’s busiest surgery practice, has been training physicians for over 160 years. The hospital is an 867-bed regional referral center that...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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