Authorization Specialist

Option Care Health

. Submit accurate and timely authorization requests to insurance companies and payers.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing authorization requests, verifying insurance benefits, and applying medical coding and terminology. Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and billing teams are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical CodingAuthorization RequestsInsurance VerificationHealthcare Billing ExperienceDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingDiagnosis CodesMedical TerminologyAuthorization RequestsInsurance Verification

Soft Skills

Multi-TaskingSelf-DisciplineQuality FocusCommunication

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePayer RequirementsClinical DocumentationPatient AccountsAuthorization Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Submit accurate and timely authorization requests to insurance companies and payers.
Set up and maintain patient accounts in the system.
Obtain and review clinical documentation to verify medical necessity.
Communicate with healthcare providers to gather required authorization information.
Verify insurance benefits and eligibility for services.
Monitor authorization request status and follow up as needed.
Ensure compliance with payer requirements and regulations.
Apply basic medical coding, diagnosis codes, and medical terminology in the authorization process.
Maintain detailed records and documentation for all authorizations.
Collaborate with billing and claims teams to resolve authorization-related issues.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to multi-task and support numerous referrals/priorities at one time.
Ability to work in a fast past environment.
High degree of self-discipline in maintaining productivity expectations.
Must be detail-oriented and have a high degree of quality focus.
Basic medical coding, diagnosis codes, and medical terminology knowledge.
Healthcare/medical billing experience preferred.
Must be able to work remotely during PST/MST hours.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time off
Bonding Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
HSA Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
myFlexPay
Family Support
Mental Health Services
Company Paid Life Insurance
Award/Recognition Programs