Prior Authorization Specialist – Multispecialty Epic

UNLV Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule

Paid holidays

PTO

401K match

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Job summary

UNLV Health seeks a Per Diem Float Pool Authorization Specialist to secure timely prior authorizations for surgeries, DME, and medications across ambulatory clinics. You will work as a flexible link between clinicians, payers, and patients, leveraging Epic EMR and payer portals to minimize delays and maintain compliant documentation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct experience managing prior authorizations in outpatient ambulatory care or medical billing.
• Experience floating across multiple specialties is desirable.
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish.
• Knowledge of health plans, eligibility and guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; proficient computer use.
• Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm.
• At least 1 year hands-on Epic EMR experience (Cadence/Prelude or Referral workflows).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, track, and secure prior authorizations for surgeries, high-cost DME, and specialty meds.
• Navigate payer portals and use Epic Care Link and CoverMyMeds for expedited approvals.
• Document every touchpoint and submission in Epic EMR for transparency.
• Review provider documentation to submit justified packets on first attempt.
• Identify denials and coordinate with practitioners to overturn them quickly.
• Adapt to daily clinic workflows while floating across locations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Prior authorization experience

Health plan knowledge

Typing speed 35 wpm

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Epic EMR (Cadence/Prelude)

Job description

UNLV Health seeks a Per Diem Float Pool Authorization Specialist to secure timely prior authorizations for surgeries, DME, and medications across ambulatory clinics. You will work as a flexible link between clinicians, payers, and patients, leveraging Epic EMR and payer portals to minimize delays and maintain compliant documentation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.