Central Authorization Specialist

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Authorization Specialist centrally facilitates the procurement of insurance authorizations for ordered procedures and post-operative care. The role supports a multidisciplinary team by validating authorizations, providing education, and driving process improvements. It helps ensure timely, accurate information is provided to payors while managing the cost of care. The specialist serves as a centralized resource for assigned specialties across all practice sites and works with clinical staff to address authorization requirements and roadblocks. The position is based at One Ford Place, Henry Ford Health's corporate headquarters in Detroit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 3–5 years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in a medical clinic setting or training in a hospital or corporate setting.
• High computer literacy and 2 years of experience in healthcare insurance verification and/or billing.
• Coding knowledge and understanding of clinical terminology.
• Ability to interpret insurance records and related documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical or surgical specialty clinic.
• Additional coursework in business, computers, or healthcare administration.

Responsibilities

• Validate obtained authorizations and educate procurement staff to support successful authorization processes.
• Distribute feedback from coding, billing, and denial management resources to improve authorization procurement.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to enhance day-to-day workflows and patient satisfaction.
• Act as a centralized resource for assigned specialties across all sites to standardize authorization procurement.
• Interpret RN or physician notes to facilitate authorization requirements and communicate roadblocks to clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED