Pre-Authorization & Patient Access Specialist

SimonMed; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

No nights

No weekends

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) eligibility

PTO

Sick time

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

SimonMed Imaging seeks an Insurance Authorization Representative to manage coverage verification, pre-certifications, and patient clearance for diagnostic services. This role supports timely access and accurate scheduling within the revenue cycle.

We value attention to detail, clear patient communication, and collaboration with carriers and staff to minimize delays and denials in a busy imaging environment.

Qualifications

• Verify insurance coverage and obtain pre-certifications.
• Ensure patients are cleared for diagnostic testing.
• Follow insurance workflows and organizational guidelines.
• 2–4 years of related experience is preferred.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance coverage and obtain pre-certifications for diagnostic exams.
• Ensure patients are cleared for care and scheduled appropriately.
• Maintain clear communication with patients regarding status and expectations.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, schedulers, and clinical staff to remove barriers.
• Adhere to established procedures and timelines across cases.

Skills

Insurance verification

Authorization processes

Pre-certification

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Collaboration with carriers

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

SimonMed Imaging seeks an Insurance Authorization Representative to manage coverage verification, pre-certifications, and patient clearance for diagnostic services. This role supports timely access and accurate scheduling within the revenue cycle.

We value attention to detail, clear patient communication, and collaboration with carriers and staff to minimize delays and denials in a busy imaging environment.