Benefits and Authorization Specialist

Option Care Health

. Complete benefit verification and authorization activities for new referrals .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in benefit verification and authorization processes, with a strong focus on accuracy and detail in healthcare settings. Proficient in communicating with payers and supporting patient onboarding while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Benefit VerificationAuthorization ProcessingHealthcare Billing ExperienceKnowledge of California PayersDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Benefit VerificationAuthorization ProcessingMedical Policy InterpretationPatient OnboardingHealthcare Billing

Soft Skills

Multi-TaskingSelf-DisciplineQuality Focus

Industry Keywords

Payer CommunicationPatient AccessCalifornia Healthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete benefit verification and authorization activities for new referrals
Process benefit verification or authorization for all new referrals with speed and accuracy
Work directly with payers to understand benefit design
Interpret medical policies
Obtain required authorizations
Communicate coverage details and outcomes to Patient Access staff
Support timely and accurate patient onboarding
Assist Supervisor and Manager with special assignments as needed
May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum of two years of experience in related experience
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
Healthcare/medical billing experience preferred
Must reside in California
In-depth knowledge of California payers
Ability to work Thursday through Monday, 8:00am–4:30pm Pacific time