Authorization Counselor

AdventHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Parker, Colorado is seeking a healthcare professional to manage prior authorizations for medication-based referrals within our oncology support team. You will verify insurance requirements, obtain chart information, submit documentation, and track status using Epic EMR.

Responsibilities include communicating authorization outcomes to providers and care teams, preparing patient cost estimates, coordinating with billing, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology is required.
• Insurance eligibility and verification required.
• Minimum of 1 year health care experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Good customer service skills.
• Computer skills and willingness to use technology.
• Epic knowledge is preferred.
• Registration and billing knowledge preferred.
• HBA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify prior authorization requirements based on the patient’s insurance.
• Obtain clinical and treatment information from the patient’s chart.
• Submit clinical documentation with prior authorization requests and track status.
• Schedule peer-to-peer or appeals as needed.
• Document authorization information in Epic EMR.
• Communicate authorization status with providers and teams.
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and network status.
• Provide patient cost estimates based on treatment and benefits.
• Monitor schedule for self-pay patients and prepare estimates.
• Coordinate care with third-party copay and free drug vendors.
• Address billing questions with Revenue Management and Billing departments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance eligibility and verification

Customer service

Computer skills

ICD-10 and CPT coding

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9403 Crown Crest Blvd

City:

Parker

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80138

Job Description:

Monitors work queues for unauthorized and expiring medication-based referrals. Verifies prior authorization requirements based on the patient’s specific insurance provider. Obtains clinical and treatment/therapy information from the patient’s chart. Submits clinical documentation with prior authorization requests and tracks authorization status. Schedules peer-to-peer or appeal as needed. Documents authorization information in Epic EMR. Communicates insurance and facility preferred products and authorization status with providers, nursing team, pharmacy team, front desk, and MA team. Verifies insurance coverage, benefits, and network status. Provides patient cost estimates based on specific treatment protocol and patient benefits. Monitors the schedule for self-pay patients and prepares estimates. Communicates the amount due at the time of service with the patient and patient service representatives. Coordinates patient care with third-party copay and free drug assistance vendors. Addresses patient and clinic billing questions and concerns, routing patient concerns to Revenue Management and Billing departments. Maintains good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, state and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorizations. Other duties as assigned.

Posting End Date:

11/19/2026

Relocation Bonus:

Eligibility requires relocation from more than 50 miles away. Former AdventHealth employees are eligible after 12 months of separation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Medical terminology [Required]
• Insurance eligibility and verification [Required]
• Minimum of 1 year health care experience [Required]
• Knowledge of ICD 10 and CPT coding [Required]
• Good customer service skills. [Required]
• Computer skills and willingness to use technology. [Required]
• Understanding of various hematologic and oncologic conditions and malignancies. [Preferred]
• Understanding of treatments used to treat various oncologic and hematologic conditions. [Preferred]
• Knowledge of registration and billing [Preferred]
• Epic knowledge. [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• Eligibility, billing, coding, registration experience [Preferred]
• Health care or pharmaceutical experience [Preferred]
• Previous HBA experience [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pursuant to state law, Colorado candidates will be eligible for sick leave.

Pay Range:

$21.40 - $34.24

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.