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Saint Luke's Hospital System

The Precertification Specialist is responsible for obtaining prior authorizations/pre ... Coordinates with physician to ensure that patient's condition meets insurance eligibility criteria

Davis Eye Center

Precertification Specialist

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Surgical Services Precertification Specialist Join Our Team! At Davis Eye Center, our mission is to ... coordinating with providers, payers, and internal teams. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to ...

Bridgeview Eye Partners

Precertification Specialist

Wabash, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

In this role, you will help ensure patients receive timely access to surgical care by coordinating ... Previous experience with insurance verification, prior authorizations, precertification, medical ...

Bridgeview Eye Partners

Precertification Specialist

Wabash, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

In this role, you will help ensure patients receive timely access to surgical care by coordinating ... Previous experience with insurance verification, prior authorizations, precertification, medical ...

Davis Eye Center

Precertification Specialist

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Surgical Services Precertification Specialist Join Our Team! At Davis Eye Center, our mission is to ... coordinating with providers, payers, and internal teams. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to ...

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How much do precertification coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for precertification coordinator in the United States is $24.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a precertification coordinator?

A Precertification Coordinator is responsible for obtaining prior authorizations and ensuring that medical services, procedures, or medications meet insurance requirements before they are provided. They communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to verify coverage, submit necessary documentation, and track approval statuses. This role helps prevent claim denials and ensures that patients receive timely care while minimizing financial burdens. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of insurance policies, and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a precertification coordinator?

As a Precertification Coordinator, you will review medical procedure requests, verify insurance coverage, and work with healthcare providers and insurance companies to secure necessary authorizations. Your day often includes gathering patient information, submitting and tracking authorization requests, and communicating outcomes to clinical teams and patients. You may also resolve issues related to denials or incomplete information and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role is typically fast-paced and involves collaboration with various departments to support smooth patient care and billing processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the precertification coordinator position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Precertification Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of medical terminology, insurance processes, and healthcare regulations—often supported by a healthcare administration background or related certification. Familiarity with insurance verification software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and payer portal platforms is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring timely, accurate authorization of medical procedures, which directly impacts patient care and reimbursement processes.

What does a precertification coordinator do?

A precertification coordinator reviews insurance requirements and medical documentation to obtain prior approval for procedures or treatments. They communicate with healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure necessary authorizations are secured before services are provided, often using healthcare management software. This role helps prevent claim denials and ensures timely patient care.
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Infographic showing various Precertification Coordinator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,711 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator - Orthopedic - Health and Wellness Center

Clark, NJ • On-site

Hackensack Meridian Health
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$23.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Hackensack Meridian Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator collaborates with referring physicians practices to obtain clinical information, verifies/intakes patient insurance information, precertification, obtains authorizations from insurance companies, and schedules appointments with patients following the policy, procedure and guidelines of the department.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Precertification and Scheduling Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
  • Handles precertification procedures pertaining to patients by collecting insurance information and entering information into SMS.
  • Utilizes the Insurance Eligibility Verification system and explains process to patients.
  • Verifies insurance benefits/coverage by contacting insurance companies.
  • Obtains insurance information for precertification for procedure.
  • Schedules patients.
  • Requests and retrieves medical records and pathology reports from HUMC, other hospitals, clinics, or physician's offices.
  • Enters computer data to ensure integrity of patient history and appointment files.
  • Schedules all appointments for patients and provides copy of daily departmental schedule for to patient transport and security.
  • Collects co-pays and deductibles and posts same in the finance system following HUMC cash collection/reconciliation procedure.
  • Processes all requests for medical records.
  • Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Experience with obtaining health insurance verifications and precertification procedures.
  • Proficient in computer skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Starting Minimum Rate
Minimum rate of $23.13 Hourly
Job Posting Disclosure
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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