Prior Authorization Lead — Scale Workflows & Approvals

3Y Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in San Francisco is looking for a Prior Authorizations Lead to oversee the entire prior authorization process. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in healthcare operations and managing prior authorization workflows. This role focuses on building efficient systems and requires strong leadership skills. Competitive salary offered in the range of $100,000–$140,000, alongside potential stock options.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in healthcare operations or prior authorization management.
• Strong understanding of payer requirements and authorization workflows.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-volume processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end prior authorization process including documentation and follow-up.
• Build and optimize workflows for faster approval rates.
• Develop and track KPIs to monitor authorization performance.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Prior authorization management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR/EHR integrations

Job description

A healthcare technology company in San Francisco is looking for a Prior Authorizations Lead to oversee the entire prior authorization process. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in healthcare operations and managing prior authorization workflows. This role focuses on building efficient systems and requires strong leadership skills. Competitive salary offered in the range of $100,000–$140,000, alongside potential stock options.