UK HealthCare
Posting Details
Job Title: Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE52758
Working Title: Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC
Department Name: H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 07
Salary Range: $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position: Staff Position
Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: HS
Required Related Experience: 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to loud noises, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Other days/times as assigned per departmental needs.
Job Summary The UKHC Insurance Authorization team is currently seeking an Insurance Authorization Specialist to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to medical departments. This position will report to the Central Authorization Team Supervisor and will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, and University personnel. The role will work with third‑party payers and providers to ensure payer approval of tests and procedures prior to administration.
Duties Duties for this position include confirming all necessary information needed to properly perform and identify billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal practices. This position will work with third‑party payers and providers while obtaining and sharing current guidelines. Basic coding knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred and excellent customer service skills are required.
Primary Responsibilities
Obtaining pre‑certification and pre‑authorization of tests and medication requests by medical providers.
Working with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre‑certification or pre‑authorization requirements.
Providing support in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a team‑oriented attitude.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi‑task and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment are needed, as well as knowledge of the insurance authorization process. This position requires exceptional customer service skills.
Preferred Education / Experience
Associate degree in a healthcare‑related field and at least three years of healthcare employment experience preferred.
Experience working in a physician practice and basic coding (CPT, HCPCS and ICD‑10) knowledge is also preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/15/2026
EEO Statement We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to loud noises, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Other days/times as assigned per departmental needs.
Job Summary The UKHC Insurance Authorization team is currently seeking an Insurance Authorization Specialist to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to medical departments. This position will report to the Central Authorization Team Supervisor and will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, and University personnel. The role will work with third‑party payers and providers to ensure payer approval of tests and procedures prior to administration.
Duties Duties for this position include confirming all necessary information needed to properly perform and identify billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal practices. This position will work with third‑party payers and providers while obtaining and sharing current guidelines. Basic coding knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred and excellent customer service skills are required.
Primary Responsibilities
Obtaining pre‑certification and pre‑authorization of tests and medication requests by medical providers.
Working with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre‑certification or pre‑authorization requirements.
Providing support in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a team‑oriented attitude.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi‑task and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment are needed, as well as knowledge of the insurance authorization process. This position requires exceptional customer service skills.
Preferred Education / Experience
Associate degree in a healthcare‑related field and at least three years of healthcare employment experience preferred.
Experience working in a physician practice and basic coding (CPT, HCPCS and ICD‑10) knowledge is also preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/15/2026
EEO Statement We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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