Medical Authorizations Specialist

Robert Half Office Team • Los Angeles, CA • Posted July 15, 2026

Position Overview

Description
A Hospital in Los Angeles is looking for an experienced Medical Authorizations Specialist to support patient access and revenue cycle operations for a healthcare organization. The Medical Authorizations Specialist position focuses on securing timely insurance approvals, insurance verifications confirming coverage details, and helping patients move forward with needed services without unnecessary delays. The Medical Authorizations Specialist candidate brings strong payer knowledge, sound judgment, and a patient-centered approach in a fast-moving hospital or clinical environment.


Responsibilities:

• Manage authorization and precertification requests for scheduled and unscheduled services across a range of government and commercial health plans.

• Confirm active medical insurance coverage, benefit levels, and service-specific requirements before care is delivered to reduce claim and scheduling issues.

• Evaluate provider orders and...