Onsite Pre-Service Benefits & Authorizations Specialist

APR Consulting; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Consulting, Inc. seeks a Patient Financial Advisor in Rockville, MD to perform pre-service benefits verification and obtain prior authorizations for rehabilitation services. This 13-week onsite role requires attention to detail and clear communication with patients and providers.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, with some schedule flexibility and no weekend coverage, and may transition to permanent placement. Vaccination proof may be required per client policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a healthcare financial setting, with insurance eligibility/benefits verification.
• Hands-on prior authorizations experience and ability to determine coverage.
• Experience with rehabilitation services and patient financial obligations is a plus.
• Experience using insurance verification tools and payer portals; Cerner preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-service insurance eligibility and benefits verification for rehabilitation services.
• Review coverage for physical, occupational, and speech therapies and determine authorizations when needed.
• Identify payer requirements, limits, and patient financial responsibility including deductibles and coinsurance.
• Obtain necessary prior authorizations and verify benefits through available portals/tools.
• Communicate with physicians, clinical teams, and departments to gather needed information.
• Document findings accurately and follow up on outstanding verification items.

Skills

Insurance verification

Prior authorizations

Payer portals

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Availity

Experian Health

Inovalon

Payer-specific portals

Cerner

Job description

APR Consulting, Inc. seeks a Patient Financial Advisor in Rockville, MD to perform pre-service benefits verification and obtain prior authorizations for rehabilitation services. This 13-week onsite role requires attention to detail and clear communication with patients and providers.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, with some schedule flexibility and no weekend coverage, and may transition to permanent placement. Vaccination proof may be required per client policy.