AR Analyst - Prior Authorisation Specialist

Starlink Healthcare Administration; Chennai District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlink Healthcare Administration is seeking a Prior Authorisation Specialist for an office-based role in a fast-paced environment. You will review clinical documents and payer requirements, submit requests via multiple channels, and track statuses to ensure timely approvals.

The position requires a high school diploma or higher, 13 years of related experience, and strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes, payer portals, and medical terminology. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associates/Bachelors degree preferred.
• 13 years of experience in Prior Authorization/Medical Billing/RCM.
• Knowledge of insurance workflows, CPT/HCPCS codes, and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in payer portals, EHR/PMS systems, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documents and payer requirements to identify authorization needs.
• Submit prior authorization requests via phone, portal, or fax.
• Track, monitor, and update authorization status in systems.
• Communicate approval or denial outcomes to providers and billing teams.
• Escalate delayed or denied cases to Team Lead/Manager.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and authorization details.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

MS Office

EHR/PMS systems

Payer portals

Job description

Prior Authorisation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documents & payer requirements to identify authorization needs
• Submit prior authorization requests via phone, portal, or fax
• Track, monitor, and update authorization status in systems
• Communicate approval/denial outcomes to providers & billing teams
• Escalate delayed/denied cases to Team Lead/Manager
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and authorization details

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Associates/Bachelors degree preferred)
• 13 years of experience in Prior Authorization / Medical Billing / RCM
• Knowledge of insurance workflows, CPT/HCPCS codes, and medical terminology
• Proficiency in payer portals, EHR/PMS systems, and MS Office
• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines in a high-volume environment

Shift & Work Environment

• Night Shift (US Healthcare process)
• Office-based role, fast-paced environment
• Frequent interaction with insurance reps, providers, and RCM team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: 25,000.00 - 35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

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