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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time optum prior authorization in the United States is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Optum Prior Authorization vs Part Time Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectPart Time Optum Prior AuthorizationPart Time Medical Billing Specialist
Required CredentialsTypically requires healthcare-related certifications or experience in insurance authorizationRequires knowledge of billing codes, insurance policies, and often certification in medical billing
Work EnvironmentHealthcare insurance companies, healthcare provider offices, or remoteMedical offices, billing companies, or healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in health insurance and managed care industryUsed across healthcare providers for billing and reimbursement processes

While both roles involve healthcare administrative tasks, Part Time Optum Prior Authorization focuses on obtaining approval for medical services, whereas Part Time Medical Billing Specialist handles billing and coding processes. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right position based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Optum Prior Authorization job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,903 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Authorization Specialist

Cooper University Hospital

Camden, NJ

$33/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Cooper University Health Care rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

235th of 888 rated healthcare providers

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Financially clears scheduled inpatient and outpatient services, including office visits, testing, diagnostic studies, surgeries and procedures, prior to date of service. Financial clearance process encompasses any or all of the following job functions:

  • Verifies insurance eligibility and plan benefits.
  • Contacts patients with inactive insurance coverage to obtain updated insurance information
  • Validates coordination of benefits between insurance carriers.
  • Explains insurance plan coverage and benefits to patients, as necessary.
  • Secures insurance authorizations and pre-certs for patient services both internal and external to Cooper.
  • Creates referrals for patients having a Cooper PCP. Contacts external PCPs to obtain referrals for patients scheduled with Cooper providers.
  • Refers patients with less than 100% coverage to Financial Screening Navigators.
  • Identifies copayment, deductible and co-insurance information.
  • Collects and processes patient liability payments prior to service.
Experience Required
  • 2 years of insurance verification or registration experience in a hospital or physician office preferred.
  • Working knowledge of medical insurance plans & products, coordination of benefits guidelines, and requirements for authorizations, pre-certifications and referrals preferred.
  • Proficiency in working with payor on-line portals, as well as NaviNet, Passport or other third-party eligibility systems preferred. 
  • Experience working in a high-volume call center preferred.
  • Proficiency in IDX Flowcast, Imagecast, and EPIC EMR systems preferred. 
Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements
  • Skilled in use of computers and software applications, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, registration and billing systems.
  • Basic knowledge of medical diagnoses and procedural codes 
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to organize, take independent action and project Cooper values to customers and coworkers.
Salary Min ($)USD $21.00Salary Max ($)USD $33.00Employment Type: OTHER

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