Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
Job description
**Job Title: Benefits and Authorization Specialist**
The Benefits and Authorization Specialist acts as an intermediary between insurance providers and clinical personnel to confirm patient eligibility and secure prior approvals. This position plays a crucial role in the revenue cycle by ensuring that benefit information is accurately documented, thereby reducing the likelihood of claim denials and billing complications. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in medical billing. Mastery of medical terminology, coding practices, and familiarity with practice management software is necessary, alongside excellent communication and organizational abilities.
University of Maryland Emergency Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
