Senior Prior Authorization Specialist (Healthcare)

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Services (PAS) Prior Authorization Specialist III to verify benefits, secure prior authorizations, and support pre-service registration.

You will work with physicians, nurses, schedulers, and financial advocates to resolve authorization issues and prepare patient estimates when needed. Maintain established productivity benchmarks in a fast-paced environment and document notes thoroughly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of healthcare registration or PAS experience.
• Typing speed around 40 wpm or higher.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient registration systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; obtain/confirm pre-service authorization.
• Secure prior authorizations; liaise with payer and clinic staff.
• Assist with Pre-Registration including patient estimates when needed.
• Document notes and maintain electronic trails; meet productivity benchmarks.

Skills

Effective communication

Data entry

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Services (PAS) Prior Authorization Specialist III to verify benefits, secure prior authorizations, and support pre-service registration.

You will work with physicians, nurses, schedulers, and financial advocates to resolve authorization issues and prepare patient estimates when needed. Maintain established productivity benchmarks in a fast-paced environment and document notes thoroughly.