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Prior Authorization Specialist (Full-time, Weekend Shifts)

Gundersen Health System
Onalaska, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking to add a Prior Authorization Specialist to our team! In this role you will work with hospital departments and insurance companies to obtain the necessary pre-certifications and authorizations for services ordered/scheduled from insurance. Attention to detail, strong communication, and computer and phone skills are important!

In This Role, You Will

  • Secure prior authorizations from insurance companies for all hospital and clinical scheduled procedures acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and insurance providers.
  • Navigate complex insurance regulations and advocate for patients' needs
  • Process paperwork effectively and efficiently to ensure all documentation is completed
  • Maintain strong communication both verbally and written


What's Available

  • Full time, 1.0 FTE - 40 hours/week
  • Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, hours between 7 am -5 pm, 8-hour shifts
  • Remote eligible after training in-person
  • Starting pay of $19.86/hour more for experience!


What You'll Need

  • High School Diploma or equivalency
  • 1-2 years' experience in healthcare with insurance or prior authorization experience required
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Coding experience and certifications is a plus!


What You'll Get

  • Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
  • Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
  • Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
  • Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live


Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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