Authorization Specialist jobs in United States

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Labcorp

Pre Authorization Specialist II

Labcorp

Posted: 10/20/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist II

Centene Corporation

Posted: 10/12/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist II

Centene Corporation

Posted: 10/12/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist I

Centene Corporation

Posted: 10/6/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist II

Centene Corporation

Posted: 10/6/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist III

Centene Corporation

Posted: 10/6/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist I – Medicare

Centene Corporation

Posted: 10/5/2026
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)

Surgical Authorization Specialist

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)

Posted: 10/2/2026
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)

Surgical Authorization Specialist

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)

Posted: 10/2/2026
Saint Francis Health System

Authorization Specialist – II

Saint Francis Health System

Posted: 10/2/2026
PromptCare

Authorization Specialist

PromptCare

Posted: 9/29/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist II

Centene Corporation

Posted: 9/28/2026
Saint Francis Health System

Authorization Specialist

Saint Francis Health System

Posted: 9/23/2026
Option Care Health

Authorization Specialist

Option Care Health

Posted: 9/21/2026
Labcorp

Pre Authorization Specialist II

Labcorp

Posted: 9/19/2026
ATI Physical Therapy

Authorization Specialist

ATI Physical Therapy

Posted: 9/18/2026
Option Care Health

Authorization Specialist

Option Care Health

Posted: 9/17/2026
Labcorp

Pre Authorization Specialist II

Labcorp

Posted: 9/17/2026
IMH

Pre-Access Authorization Specialist

IMH

Posted: 9/16/2026
Centene Corporation

Authorization Specialist II

Centene Corporation

Posted: 9/15/2026
Labcorp

Pre Authorization Specialist II

Labcorp
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in prior authorization processes, revenue cycle management, and healthcare billing practices while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills to support patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Prior Authorization ManagementRevenue Cycle Management (RCM)Healthcare Billing ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCustomer Service Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Respond to high-volume pre-authorization billing tasks and inquiries
  • Maintain response times across phone, chat, email, and portal platforms
  • Examine incoming orders for complete and accurate prior authorization documentation
  • Work with vendors to submit prior authorizations successfully
  • Monitor prior authorization requests, follow up on pending cases, and initiate follow-ups to ensure timely approvals
  • Stay informed about insurance policies and guidelines
  • Maintain accurate records of prior authorization requests, approvals, and denials in databases
  • Conduct benefit investigations and review payer medical policies
  • Initiate and manage prior authorizations
  • Provide patient cost estimates
  • Partner with patients, health plans, clients, providers, insurance representatives, and internal stakeholders
  • Support reimbursement and revenue cycle activities, timely billing, and reimbursement processes
  • Identify issues, suggest improvements, and develop team best practices
  • Maintain assigned schedules and adapt to changing business needs
  • Participate in projects beyond day-to-day responsibilities
  • Provide responsive, professional support regarding prior authorization status and requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma with 3 or more years of relevant experience
  • Associate degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Information Management, or a healthcare-related field (preferred)
  • 2 or more years of experience documenting healthcare authorization activities within authorization, billing, reimbursement, or revenue cycle management systems
  • 2 or more years of experience working with Labcorp systems, including LCLS and/or LCBS
  • 2 or more years of experience in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) operations
  • 1 or more years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook in a healthcare, reimbursement, billing, or authorization environment
  • Ability to work remotely from a private, quiet workspace
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong customer service, time management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Solid understanding of medical terminology, insurance guidelines, and healthcare regulations
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and willing to take initiative
  • Strong work ethic, flexibility, and commitment to supporting positive patient outcomes
  • Problem-solving ability in a fast-paced, team-oriented, evolving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • STD/LTD
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Remote work arrangement

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Hard Skills
Prior Authorization DocumentationBenefit InvestigationsHealthcare RegulationsMedical TerminologyBilling Systems ExperienceReimbursement ProcessesData Entry AccuracyInsurance GuidelinesAuthorization SystemsLabcorp Systems Experience
Soft Skills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-Solving Ability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookLCLSLCBS
Industry Keywords
Healthcare AdministrationRevenue Cycle ManagementPatient Cost EstimatesInsurance PoliciesHealthcare-related Field