Authorization Specialist

CVS Health Corporation; Mendota Heights, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking an Authorization Specialist to join our national team. This role collaborates with Patient Intake Coordinators and insurers to obtain prior authorizations for in-home specialty therapies, ensuring timely prescription processing and strong customer service for patients and providers.

Ideal candidates will understand pharmacy benefits, major medical coverage, and government or patient assistance programs, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience reading insurance benefits.
• Experience handling authorization requests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document authorizations for patients.
• Provide information on specialty medications and home infusion services.
• Comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Patient Intake Coordinators for new and existing accounts.
• Investigate type and level of insurance coverage for authorizations.
• Communicate with medical professionals and insurance company personnel.
• Provide input on self reviews and process improvements.
• Assist less experienced peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Benefits knowledge

Authorization requests

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

## Authorization SpecialistApplyremote type: Remotelocations: Work At Home-Minnesotatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 12, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0978038We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.**For this position, candidates must live within a commutable distance to one of the following locations (within 60 minutes)*** **Malvern, PA (6 Spring Mill Drive)*** **Mendota Heights, MN (2345 Waters Drive)*** **San Diego, CA (12310 World Trade Drive)**Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5pm CST or 9am - 5:30pm CST**Position Summary** Coram/CVS Health is looking for a high-energy healthcare professional to join our National team as an Authorization Specialist! This rewarding opportunity allows you to work closely with our Patient Intake Coordinators and insurance providers to obtain authorization for in-home Specialty therapies for Coram's patients. We believe that Authorization Specialists are a key part of creating a positive experience for our patients. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible to obtain prior authorization for both new and existing patients in order to process patient prescription orders in a timely manner while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, healthcare professionals and insurance carriers. This role will require an understanding of insurance carriers and concepts including pharmacy benefits, major medical benefits, and per diem coverage as well as knowledge of government and patient assistance programs. Key Responsibilities:* Complete and document Authorizations* Provides information on specialty medications/ home infusion services.* Comply with and adhere to all regulatory compliance areas, policies, and procedures, and "best practices."* Coordinate with the Patient Intake Coordinators for new and existing accounts.* Investigate type and level of insurance coverage to assess Authorization processing* Communicate with medical professionals and insurance company personnel .* Provide input on self reviews* Assist less experienced peers* Perform other duties & responsibilities that are reasonable as assigned by your leaders**Required Qualifications** \* Experience reading benefits from insurance companies\* Experience with Authorization requests \* Data entry experience. \* Working knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Word. **Preferred Qualifications** \* Home infusion or durable medical equipment (DME) experience. \* Experience work in a healthcare environment. \* Experience working with healthcare ins **Education**Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required**Anticipated Weekly Hours**40**Time Type**Full time**Pay Range**The typical pay range for this role is:$17.00 - $31.30This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.**Great benefits for great people**We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full‐time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‐being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/12/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.