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Authorization Specialist Full-Time

Valley View Hospital

Silt, CO • On-site

$20 - $28.87/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Valley View Hospital rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

506th of 1,066 rated hospitals

Job description

Authorization Specialist

Western Colorado's premier healthcare facility, Valley View Hospital, is seeking an experienced Authorization Specialist to join our Patient Access Department in Silt, CO. This is a high-level, non-entry level position, requiring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and prior experience in a medical office or hospital setting.

This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely prior authorizations, reducing denials, and supporting overall revenue cycle performance across multiple specialties.

***This is not an entry-level position. Candidates without relevant healthcare or authorization experience will not be considered***

Key responsibilities:

  • Obtain and manage prior authorizations for outpatient and inpatient services
  • Interpret insurance eligibility, benefits, and medical necessity requirements
  • Navigate payer portals and clinical guidelines
  • Proactively identify and resolve authorization issues
  • Collaborate with scheduling, clinical departments, and case management
  • Maintain accurate documentation within the EHR
  • Manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows

Required qualifications:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of medical office or hospital experience (authorization, billing, scheduling, or patient access)
  • Experience handling prior authorizations across multiple payers
  • Strong understanding of: eligibility vs. benefits vs. authorization requirements
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Experience with Epic preferred
  • Bilingual (preferred)
  • We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

What we are looking for:

  • Individuals who think critically and do not rely on step-by-step direction
  • Can connect clinical services to payer requirements
  • Take ownership and follow through to resolution
  • Are proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven

Screening requirement:

Candidates may be required to complete a brief authorization scenario assessment as part of the interview process.

Salary:

  • Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
  • Position wage range: $20.00 - $28.87/hour

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
  • Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
  • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
  • Tuition Assistance Available
  • Retirement Plan 401(a)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
  • Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employees
  • Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Apply today to join a team focused on accountability, efficiency, and high performance!

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Valley View Hospital, located in Glenwood Springs, CO, US, is a comprehensive healthcare provider serving the region's community with medical expertise and advanced technology. The hospital, founded in the mid-20th century, exists to serve the entirety of a person’s health needs. It services a broad spectrum of specialities that range from heart and cancer care to maternity services and senior health care, thus covering almost every facet of one's health life cycle. Valley View Hospital, which began as a 35-bed facility, has been continuously growing and expanding its services to accommodate the increasing health needs of the local community. Now, it's not just a hospital, but also a healthcare network inclusive of several clinics. The hospital's mission is to provide exceptional health care services that enhance people's lives and it believes in the shared values of integrity, compassion, respect and teamwork, thereby strictly adhering to these principles in every patient interaction.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Glenwood Springs, CO, US

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