Remote Ground Ambulance Authorization Specialist

Allegiance Mobile Health; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

HIPAA training

Job summary

Allegiance Medical Enterprises seeks an Authorization Specialist to obtain, verify, and document insurance authorizations for ground ambulance transports in a fully remote role. You will coordinate with payers, facilities, dispatch, and billing to secure pre-service approvals and address retrospective needs, ensuring claims are properly supported and HIPAA compliant.

The role requires independence, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with staff and payers to keep processes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with prior authorization, insurance verification, medical billing, or AR in remote settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of ground ambulance services and payers (Medicare/Medicaid/commercial) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify required prior authorization, notification, or referral for transports.
• Submit authorization requests with clinical and transport details via phone, fax, or portal.
• Track approvals and expiring authorizations to prevent lapses.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation in the billing system.
• Respond to inquiries from facilities, providers, and patients regarding status.
• Communicate authorization results to billing, dispatch, and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prior authorization knowledge

Payer portals

Remote work tools

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Payer portals

EHR systems

Practice management software

Job description

Allegiance Medical Enterprises seeks an Authorization Specialist to obtain, verify, and document insurance authorizations for ground ambulance transports in a fully remote role. You will coordinate with payers, facilities, dispatch, and billing to secure pre-service approvals and address retrospective needs, ensuring claims are properly supported and HIPAA compliant.

The role requires independence, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with staff and payers to keep processes