The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting WellSky's Authorization Management program. This role serves as a central point of contact between hospital clients, payers, physicians, and clinical reviewers to ensure authorization requests are processed accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment while delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate authorization requests from intake through final payer determination
- Assign cases to clinical reviewers and monitor progress through completion
- Submit authorization requests and supporting documentation to payers
- Answer inbound calls and provide front-line support for the team
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all information is documented appropriately
- Support process improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a healthcare or healthcare operations environment
- LPN, Medical Assistant (MA), or other clinical licensure/certification preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Customer service experience
Job Expectations:
- Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
- Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
- Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time
WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.
WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.
Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:
Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
Mental Health support through EAP
Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
Educational assistance up to $2500 per year
WellSky Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include unlimited vacation for many salaried roles, a broad holiday schedule, dedicated sick time, volunteer time, and generous bereavement leave. The scope of leave programs is comparatively comprehensive.
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan provides a straightforward employer match with immediate vesting. This offers clear long-term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for all parents, complemented by supportive family leave policies. These provisions reflect attention to family needs during key life events.
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WellSky is a technology company advancing human wellness worldwide. Our software and professional services address the continuum of health and social care — helping businesses, organizations, and communities solve tough challenges, improve collaboration for growth, and achieve better outcomes through predictive insights that only WellSky solutions can provide. WellSky serves more than 20,000 client sites around the world — including the largest hospital systems, blood banks and labs, home health and hospice franchises, government agencies, and human services organizations. Informed by 40 years of providing software and expertise, WellSky anticipates providers’ needs and innovates relentlessly to help people thrive. Our purpose is to empower care heroes with technology for good, so that together, we can realize care’s potential and maintain a healthy, flourishing world.









