Prior Authorization Specialist – Streamline Patient Care

Family Health West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with 4% match

Job summary

Family Health West in western Colorado is seeking a detail-oriented team member to manage prior authorizations, enter patient information into the EHR, and coordinate with physicians, patients, and insurance providers. You will support the care team with timely documentation and accurate data entry to keep workflows efficient.

This role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and collaborative problem-solving as part of our supportive clinic culture in Fruita, CO.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience with prior authorization and medical billing preferred.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate with patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls from physician offices, hospitals, and patients with strong customer service.
• Obtain prior authorizations and necessary documentation from providers.
• Enter patient information into the EHR accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and patients to resolve issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and support department workflows.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Family Health West in western Colorado is seeking a detail-oriented team member to manage prior authorizations, enter patient information into the EHR, and coordinate with physicians, patients, and insurance providers. You will support the care team with timely documentation and accurate data entry to keep workflows efficient.

This role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and collaborative problem-solving as part of our supportive clinic culture in Fruita, CO.