Acute Prior Authorization Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate benefits

Evaluation-to-hire opportunities

No fees for you

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Acute Prior Authorization Specialist in La Mirada, CA. The role focuses on coordinating authorization requests and ensuring timely access to care for patients.

Responsibilities include working with insurance companies and providers, verifying insurance data, and maintaining precise records using EHR systems. Prior authorization, medical billing, or healthcare administration experience is valued; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience in prior authorization, medical billing, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and basic computer skills.
• Good communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and process prior authorization requests for medical services.
• Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain required authorizations.
• Obtain necessary documentation from healthcare providers.
• Communicate with patients regarding authorization matters.
• Verify patient insurance information.
• Maintain accurate authorization records.
• Use EHR systems and Microsoft Teams to manage workflow.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Acute Prior Authorization Specialist

$21.00–$25.00 per hour / DOE

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Location: La Mirada, CA

Take the next step in your healthcare career with a role that puts your experience, communication skills, and attention to detail to work. We’re seeking an Acute Prior Authorization Specialist to coordinate authorization requests and help patients move forward with the care they need.

You’ll work with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to obtain authorizations, verify insurance information, secure required documentation, and maintain accurate records. If you have experience in prior authorization, medical billing, or healthcare administration, this could be a strong next step in your career. You will be applying through Express Employment Professionals, an award-winning staffing firm.

Acute Prior Authorization Specialist Responsibilities:

• Review and process prior authorization requests for medical services
• Work with insurance companies to obtain required authorizations
• Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation
• Communicate with patients regarding authorization-related matters
• Verify patient insurance information
• Maintain accurate records related to authorizations
• Work with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Teams

Acute Prior Authorization Specialist Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in prior authorization, medical billing, or healthcare administration
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Comfortable working with computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful but not required

Benefits of Working with Express Employment Professionals:

• Weekly pay and immediate benefits!
• Evaluation-to-hire opportunities – get your foot in the door at a great company!
• Personalized job matching and interview preparation!
• No fees for you, ever!
• Quick hiring process!

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