What are the responsibilities and job description for the Authorization Specialist position at Insight Global?
We’re hiring an Authorization Specialist to support prior authorizations and insurance-related workflows for a healthcare organization. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, persistent, and comfortable managing multiple cases and payer follow-ups.
- This is a full time position
- M-F 8-5 onsite. After 6 months their is an opportunity to go hybrid.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage prior authorizations and insurance verification
- Follow up with insurance companies on pending cases
- Support referrals, denials, appeals, and authorization requests
- Coordinate with providers, physicians, surgical coordinators, and internal teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and track multiple cases at once
What We’re Looking For:
- 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment
- Prior authorization, insurance verification, payer follow-up, referrals, or denial experience
- Experience with procedure-based or surgical authorizations preferred
- Experience with out-of-network providers or gap exceptions is a plus
- Familiarity with commercial payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Experience with Availity and/or NaviNet preferred
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
- Detail-oriented, persistent, resourceful, and organized
Compensation: $52,000 a year annual salary. Bonus opportunities are available. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.
Salary : $52,000