Prior Authorization Specialist

Talentify; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SRHC in Salina, Kansas, seeks a Prior Authorization Specialist to obtain authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, and treatments across clinics, coordinating with insurers, providers, and clinical staff to ensure timely, accurate decisions and payer guideline compliance.

The role supports patient access and reduces care delays, with a high school diploma or GED and up to one year of healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance authorization experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance authorization (preferred, not required)

Job description

• POSITION SUMMARY
  • Position Summary:
    • The Prior Authorization Specialist is responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, and treatments across assigned clinics, which may include pain management, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services, aesthetics, and other specialty areas within SRHC. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of authorizations by coordinating with insurance companies, providers, and clinical staff. The specialist supports patient access, reduces delays in care, and ensures compliance with payer guidelines, CMS regulations, and SRHC policies. The role may also provide administrative support as needed to maintain efficient clinic operations.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum Education
    • High school graduate or GED
    • One year of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance authorization (preferred, not required)
  • Minimum Experience
    • None
  • Required Registration/License/Certification
    • None