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Job Title
Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53116
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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 seeks an Insurance Authorization Specialist to provide standardization, quality, expertise, and customer service focus to our medical departments. This position will report to the Supervisor, Centralized Authorizations, 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 payment of tests and procedures before administration of tests and/or procedures. Duties for this position include confirming all necessary information to perform properly and identifying billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal practices. Basic coding knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred and recommended. Excellent customer service skills are required. Primary responsibilities will include obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorization of test and medication requests by medical providers and working with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre-certification or pre-authorization requirements. This position will require sitting for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population.
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.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree in a healthcare-related field and at least five years of healthcare employment experience preferred; understanding of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes highly preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
Our University Community
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.
Insurance Authorization Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53116
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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 seeks an Insurance Authorization Specialist to provide standardization, quality, expertise, and customer service focus to our medical departments. This position will report to the Supervisor, Centralized Authorizations, 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 payment of tests and procedures before administration of tests and/or procedures. Duties for this position include confirming all necessary information to perform properly and identifying billing information needed to maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal practices. Basic coding knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred and recommended. Excellent customer service skills are required. Primary responsibilities will include obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorization of test and medication requests by medical providers and working with medical providers to find suitable alternatives to tests or medications that do not meet pre-certification or pre-authorization requirements. This position will require sitting for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population.
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.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree in a healthcare-related field and at least five years of healthcare employment experience preferred; understanding of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes highly preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
Our University Community
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.
Salary : $18 - $27