• The Insurance Authorization Specialist is responsible for securing insurance authorizations for medical services to ensure timely patient care and accurate reimbursement. • Initiate and track insurance prior authorizations for scheduled procedures, imaging, and other medical services. • Verify insurance eligibility and benefits using payer portals or through direct contact with payers. • Accurately document authorization statuses in the electronic medical record (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) system. • Ensure all authorizations are obtained prior to the scheduled date of service to avoid delays or denials. • Work closely with the Manager/Supervisor and Team Lead of Financial Clearance to escalate urgent or complex authorization cases. • Support team objectives and contribute to departmental huddles and workflow optimization initiatives. • Participate in ongoing training and feedback sessions led by the Supervisor to enhance performance and process compliance. • Communicate with insurance carriers to gather necessary clinical documentation and follow up on pending requests. • Identify and report recurring payer issues or trends to the Supervisor for team-level resolution or escalation. • Inform patients of authorization status, potential delays, and what to expect if coverage issues arise. • Coordinate with patient estimation staff to ensure authorizations align with cost estimates and pre-service collections efforts.