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Contract Insurance Prior Authorization Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$23 - $25/hr

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist - CareMed Specialty Pharmacy Buffalo, NY | Full-Time | ... Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability Why Join Us? * A career with purpose:

Prior Authorization Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Identify the correct prior authorization form required for the patient's insurance provider * Coordinate with prescribers and medical offices to ensure applicable information is translated onto prior ...

A Hospital Prior Authorization Representative assesses patient medical records, prepares and ... Collect insurance/coverage information. Be able to discern what information is required based on ...

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How much do contract insurance prior authorization jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract insurance prior authorization in the United States is $65,651.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Insurance Prior Authorization vs Medical Insurance Claims Specialist?

AspectContract Insurance Prior AuthorizationMedical Insurance Claims Specialist
Primary RoleSecuring approval for specific procedures or treatments before serviceProcessing and managing insurance claims after services are rendered
Work EnvironmentHealthcare providers, insurance companies, or third-party administratorsHospitals, clinics, insurance companies, or claims processing centers
Required CredentialsKnowledge of insurance policies, healthcare regulations, often certifications in healthcare administrationUnderstanding of insurance billing, coding, and claims processing, often with certifications like CPC or CCS

Contract Insurance Prior Authorization involves obtaining approval before healthcare services, while Medical Insurance Claims Specialists handle post-service claims processing. Both roles require knowledge of insurance policies and healthcare regulations, but they focus on different stages of the insurance process.

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Infographic showing various Contract Insurance Prior Authorization job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,651 per year, or $31.6 per hour.
Prior Authorization Specialist

Prior Authorization Specialist

Insight Global

New York, NY • Remote

$32 - $38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Must Haves:

  • 2+ years of experience in insurance verification & prior authorization
  • Experience using/working in payor portals
  • Epic experience
  • Experience supporting peri‐op and inpatient services or outpatient surgery
  • Excellent communication skills and reliability
  • Ability to adapt and multi-task in high-paced environment
  • HS diploma

Plusses:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Day-to-day:

Insight Global is looking for a prior authorization specialist to support one of our top healthcare clients, focused on pre‐service insurance verification and prior authorizations for peri‐op, and inpatient services. This person will work directly in insurance portals, handle complex treatment plans, and partner with payers and patients to resolve authorization issues. This person should be comfortable reaching out to insurances and patients to resolve insurance issues. Hands‐on pre‐authorization experience, Epic exposure, and comfort in a high activity peri-op and inpatient workload.