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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Authorization Specialist to support our West Mifflin and Mercy Hospital medical oncology offices. The position is Monday through Friday daylight hours.
At UPMC, we are dedicated to providing exceptional oncology care to our community. As an Authorization Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients have access to the care they deserve. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage denials and oversee all revenue functions.
- Demonstrate a high standard of excellence in all work.
- Utilize expertise in authorization-related activities, including pre-authorizations, notifications, edits, and denials.
Why Join Our Team?
- Teamwork: At our medical oncology offices, collaboration with colleagues and providers is essential for success.
- Work-Life Balance: This full-time position offers regular hours—Monday through Friday. No evenings, holidays, or weekends!
- Dual Location Coverage: A typical week includes 3 days at West Mifflin and 2 days at Mercy, though this may vary based on staffing needs.
- Impact: Your work directly impacts patients’ lives. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.
Ready for the challenge? Apply online today and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care at Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
- Prior authorization responsibilities
- Reviews and interprets medical record documentation for patient history, diagnosis, and previous treatment plans to pre-authorize insurance plan determined procedures to avoid financial penalties to patient, provider and facility.
- Utilizes payor-specific approved criteria or state laws and regulations to determine medical necessity or the clinical appropriateness for inpatient admissions, outpatient facility, office services, durable medical equipment, and drugs in terms of type, frequency, extent, site and duration, and considered effective for the patient's illness, injury, or disease.
- Ensures accurate coding of the diagnosis, procedure, and services being rendered using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
- Provides referral/pre-notification/authorization services timely to avoid unnecessary delays in treatment and reduce excessive nonclinical administrative time required of providers.
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Submits pertinent demographic and supporting clinical data to payor to request approval for services being rendered.
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General responsibilities
- Maintains compliance with departmental quality standards and productivity measures.
- Works collaboratively with internal and external contacts specifically, Physician Services and Hospital Division, across UPMC as well as payors to enhance customer satisfaction and process compliance, ensuring the seamless coordination of work and to avoid a negative financial impact.
- Utilizes 18+ UPMC system and insurance payor or contracted provider web sites to perform prior authorization, edit, and denial services.
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Utilize authorization resources along with any other applicable reference material to obtain accurate prior authorization.
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Retrospective authorization responsibilities
- Resolves basic authorization edits to ensure timely claim filing and elimination of payor rejections and or denials.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years working experience in a medical environment (such as a hospital, doctor's office, or ambulatory clinic)
OR an Associate's degree and 1 year of experience in a medical environment required. (Bachelor's degree (B.A) preferred) - Completion of a medical terminology course (or equivalent) required
- Skills Required: Knowledge and interpretation of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze data and use independent judgment
- Experience utilizing a web-based computerized system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of authorization processes, insurance guidelines, third party payors, and reimbursement practices.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
INTRODUCTION
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Authorization Specialist to support our West Mifflin and Mercy Hospital medical oncology offices. The position is Monday through Friday daylight hours.
At UPMC, we are dedicated to providing exceptional oncology care to our community. As an Authorization Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients have access to the care they deserve. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage denials and oversee all revenue functions.
- Demonstrate a high standard of excellence in all work.
- Utilize expertise in authorization-related activities, including pre-authorizations, notifications, edits, and denials.
Why Join Our Team?
- Teamwork: At our medical oncology offices, collaboration with colleagues and providers is essential for success.
- Work-Life Balance: This full-time position offers regular hours—Monday through Friday. No evenings, holidays, or weekends!
- Dual Location Coverage: A typical week includes 3 days at West Mifflin and 2 days at Mercy, though this may vary based on staffing needs.
- Impact: Your work directly impacts patients’ lives. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.
Ready for the challenge? Apply online today and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care at Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
- Prior authorization responsibilities
- Reviews and interprets medical record documentation for patient history, diagnosis, and previous treatment plans to pre-authorize insurance plan determined procedures to avoid financial penalties to patient, provider and facility.
- Utilizes payor-specific approved criteria or state laws and regulations to determine medical necessity or the clinical appropriateness for inpatient admissions, outpatient facility, office services, durable medical equipment, and drugs in terms of type, frequency, extent, site and duration, and considered effective for the patient's illness, injury, or disease.
- Ensures accurate coding of the diagnosis, procedure, and services being rendered using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
- Provides referral/pre-notification/authorization services timely to avoid unnecessary delays in treatment and reduce excessive nonclinical administrative time required of providers.
-
Submits pertinent demographic and supporting clinical data to payor to request approval for services being rendered.
-
General responsibilities
- Maintains compliance with departmental quality standards and productivity measures.
- Works collaboratively with internal and external contacts specifically, Physician Services and Hospital Division, across UPMC as well as payors to enhance customer satisfaction and process compliance, ensuring the seamless coordination of work and to avoid a negative financial impact.
- Utilizes 18+ UPMC system and insurance payor or contracted provider web sites to perform prior authorization, edit, and denial services.
-
Utilize authorization resources along with any other applicable reference material to obtain accurate prior authorization.
-
Retrospective authorization responsibilities
- Resolves basic authorization edits to ensure timely claim filing and elimination of payor rejections and or denials.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years working experience in a medical environment (such as a hospital, doctor's office, or ambulatory clinic)
OR an Associate's degree and 1 year of experience in a medical environment required. (Bachelor's degree (B.A) preferred) - Completion of a medical terminology course (or equivalent) required
- Skills Required: Knowledge and interpretation of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze data and use independent judgment
- Experience utilizing a web-based computerized system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of authorization processes, insurance guidelines, third party payors, and reimbursement practices.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Author Jobs
Target specialized writing roles requiring degrees
Focus on technical writing, medical writing, or regulatory documentation positions that specifically require your degree field rather than general content creation roles.
Highlight published works and credentials
Document published articles, books, or specialized content that demonstrates your expertise connects directly to your educational background and the role requirements.
Research publishers with international authors
Academic publishers, technical documentation companies, and specialized media outlets regularly sponsor international talent for subject matter expertise they can't find domestically.
Consider hybrid technical writing roles
Software companies, healthcare organizations, and engineering firms often need authors who can translate complex technical concepts into documentation requiring specialized knowledge.
Build portfolio showing degree relevance
Create writing samples that clearly demonstrate how your educational background enables you to produce content that requires specific academic or professional knowledge.
Network through professional writing associations
Join organizations like Society for Technical Communication or American Medical Writers Association where employers actively recruit specialized writers for visa-sponsored positions.
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Find Author JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do authors qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, authors can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Technical writers, medical writers, and subject matter experts in sciences, business, or engineering commonly receive sponsorship from publishers, agencies, and corporations needing specialized documentation.
How to find Author jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Author jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, a specialized platform for visa-sponsored positions. Focus on publishing houses, media companies, educational institutions, and content agencies that frequently hire international writers. Look for H-1B, O-1, or TN visa opportunities depending on your qualifications. These employers often value diverse perspectives and are experienced with sponsorship processes for creative professionals.
What degree do I need for author visa sponsorship?
The required degree depends on your writing specialization. Technical writers typically need engineering, computer science, or related technical degrees. Medical writers need life sciences, pharmacy, or healthcare backgrounds. Business writers may need MBA, economics, or industry-specific degrees. General creative writing degrees rarely support H-1B applications unless combined with specialized subject expertise.
Which companies sponsor authors for work visas?
Academic publishers like Elsevier and Springer, technical documentation companies, pharmaceutical firms needing regulatory writers, software companies requiring technical documentation, and specialized content agencies sponsor authors. Focus on employers who need writers with specific educational backgrounds rather than general content creation skills.
How do I prove my writing work requires specialized knowledge?
Document how your educational background enables you to write content others cannot. Show published works requiring technical expertise, certifications in specialized writing areas, or complex subject matter that demands your specific degree. The role must require knowledge gained through formal education, not just general writing ability.
Can freelance authors get visa sponsorship?
Direct freelancing doesn't qualify for H-1B sponsorship since you need an employer-employee relationship. However, content agencies, consulting firms, or publishers can sponsor you for full-time positions that may include varied writing projects. Some companies hire specialized writers as employees who work on multiple client projects.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Author jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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