Oncology Authorization Specialist

The Authorization Specialist ensures timely and accurate authorization for oncology-related treatments and procedures. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of insurance protocols, clinical requirements, and oncology treatment processes. Key responsibilities include verifying insurance coverage, obtaining necessary authorizations, and providing clear cost estimates to patients, thereby promoting transparency and reducing financial uncertainty. Additionally, the role focuses on minimizing delays, resolving denials, and maintaining compliance within the oncology revenue cycle.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 2 years of medical revenue cycle work experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical insurance billing, especially oncology, and collections, including CPT, ICD9, ICD10 and HCPC coding as well as medical terminology preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Oncology experience preferred

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency:  St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.