Prior Authorization Specialist — PTO Day 1 & Growth

Avera Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching (up to 5%)

Career development and mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera Pierre Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented team member to obtain prior authorizations for tests, surgeries, and specialty appointments, coordinating with insurers and care teams. The role supports the provider's orders and ensures complete documentation for each procedure.

The position operates on a day shift, 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a standard 80 hours every two weeks. Prior authorization knowledge and strong communication are essential to keep the workflow moving

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified (8:00am–5:00pm, Mon–Fri).
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to document and coordinate preauthorizations with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains preauthorization from insurers for tests, surgeries, therapies, and referrals.
• Documents preauthorization and communicates with facilities, physicians, clinic staff, and patients.
• Performs general secretarial duties such as filing, fax handling, chart pulling, and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Scheduling

Education

Associate's Medical Assistant degree

High School or GED

Job description

Avera Pierre Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented team member to obtain prior authorizations for tests, surgeries, and specialty appointments, coordinating with insurers and care teams. The role supports the provider's orders and ensures complete documentation for each procedure.

The position operates on a day shift, 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a standard 80 hours every two weeks. Prior authorization knowledge and strong communication are essential to keep the workflow moving