Northwell Health

Office Administrator/Insurance Authorization Specialist- TEMP Position

Northwell Health  •  New Haven, CT (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Office Administrator/Insurance Authorization Specialist- TEMP Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care and delivering exceptional service? FlexStaff is looking for a dynamic Office Administrator/Insurance Authorization Specialist to be the friendly face and vital support behind our client’s top-tier healthcare team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at multitasking, and want to be part of a caring community, this is your opportunity!

Be part of our client’s dedicated team committed to providing outstanding patient care. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development. Make a real impact—helping patients navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and professionalism

Responsibilities:

  • Be the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional customer service with a warm, professional approach
  • Manage daily office operations, including clinician scheduling, authorizations, and workflow coordination
  • Handle insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and billing processes with accuracy and efficiency
  • Assist patients with data entry, intake, and financial counseling, ensuring clarity and support
  • Keep patient records up-to-date and complete, ensuring seamless communication within the team
  • Provide timely status updates to patients and staff, fostering trust and transparency
  • Coordinate schedules to ensure smooth patient flow and practitioner coverage
  • Support special projects and other duties as needed to keep the office running smoothly

Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of medical billing, reimbursement, and healthcare terminology
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — bilingual (Spanish) a plus!
  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks efficiently
  • Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and billing systems
  • Experience in a healthcare setting, especially with patient financial counseling, is preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent; certification in medical office procedures is a plus

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts,

Northwell Health

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.

We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. 

We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Year Founded
1997
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