Insurance Authorization Specialist​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity / M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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

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4 years

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This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). It also involves exposure to loud noises, blood‑borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Other days/times as assigned per departmental needs.

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 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. It 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.

• Obtain pre‑certification and pre‑authorization of tests and medication requests by medical providers.
• Work with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre‑certification or pre‑authorization requirements.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal billing practices.
• Provide excellent customer service and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi‑task and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment. Knowledge of the insurance authorization process, basic coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD‑10), and proficiency in medical terminology.

Exceptional customer service skills are required.

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Associate degree in a healthcare‑related field and at least three years of healthcare employment experience preferred. Additionally, experience working in a physician practice and basic coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD‑10) knowledge is also preferred.

01/15/2026

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