PRIOR AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Prior Authorization Specialist to secure necessary authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, and treatments across multiple clinics.

You will collaborate with insurers, clinicians, and staff to streamline approvals and help patients access care promptly. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and preferably one year of healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance authorization experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• One year of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance authorization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, and treatments across assigned clinics.
• Coordinate with insurance companies, providers, and clinical staff to ensure timely processing.
• Support patient access and ensure compliance with payer guidelines and SRHC policies.

Skills

Healthcare exp

Prior authorizations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

High school graduate or GED

One year of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or insurance authorization (preferred, not required)

None

Required Registration/License/Certification

Schedule-Shift-Hours Full Time - Day Shift - Monday- Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-12pm