Office Administrator – Insurance Authorization Specialist (English/Spanish), Temp-To-Hire

Join Northwell Health as an Office Administrator and Insurance Authorization Specialist at our Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab in Grand Central, Manhattan. This full-time, temp-to-hire position offers Monday through Friday schedules and the opportunity to establish a lasting career in healthcare administration.

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented Office Administrator and Insurance Authorization Specialist to manage critical administrative and insurance functions for our Manhattan-based prosthetics and orthotics facility. You'll be a key member of our front-office team, handling healthcare insurance authorizations, medical billing coordination, and day-to-day operations that keep patient care moving forward. This temp-to-hire role operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, providing the structure and stability you need to grow with a leading healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage healthcare insurance authorizations for patient treatments and prosthetic/orthotic services
• Handle medical billing inquiries, coordinate insurance claims, and manage payer communications
• Schedule patient appointments, confirm attendance, and maintain organized medical records
• Communicate with insurance carriers, patients, and clinical staff fluently in English and Spanish
• Support billing accuracy through data entry, verification, and documentation
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure proper handling of patient health information

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience with healthcare insurance authorization and medical billing processes
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal communication)
• Comfort navigating medical billing software and healthcare office management systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy healthcare setting
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare administrative best practices
• Professional communication skills with diverse patients, insurance representatives, and providers

About the Company

Northwell Health is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive health systems, serving millions across the New York region. Our prosthetics and orthotics labs combine clinical expertise with compassionate patient care. At our Grand Central, Manhattan location, you'll join a team that values accuracy, bilingual support, and operational excellence in specialized healthcare services.

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