Remote Prior Authorization Specialist I – PEAK Tuition

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a remote Pre-Access Authorization Specialist I to verify insurance eligibility and secure prior authorization for patients. You will manage authorizations, follow up on denials, and communicate with patients and providers as needed.

Requires 2+ years of insurance authorization experience, revenue cycle knowledge, and strong attention to detail. This full‑time role offers a structured workflow in a remote setting with QI standards and a patient-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with insurance eligibility verification and prior authorizations.
• Ability to interpret medical terminology and coding for authorization.
• Strong data entry and quality check practices.

Responsibilities

• Confirms, enters, and/or updates required demographic data on patient and guarantor
• Accurately verifies patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization; follow-up on appeals and denials
• Contacts patient/provider when authorization is unsecured prior to scheduled date of service
• Escalates unresolved issues to appropriate teams
• Maintains work queues and ensures quality and due diligence
• Meets productivity, due diligence, and quality standards

Skills

Revenue cycle knowledge

Technical/technology acumen

Customer service

Time management

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Competency proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent OR 4 years of revenue cycle experience

Minimum of 2 years insurance authorization experience

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a remote Pre-Access Authorization Specialist I to verify insurance eligibility and secure prior authorization for patients. You will manage authorizations, follow up on denials, and communicate with patients and providers as needed.

Requires 2+ years of insurance authorization experience, revenue cycle knowledge, and strong attention to detail. This full‑time role offers a structured workflow in a remote setting with QI standards and a patient-centric approach.