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CentraCare

Prior Authorization Assistant

Saint Cloud, MN

$20.71 - $31.68/hr

The Prior Authorization team processes all health plan/payer utilization review requirements, which ... Schedule: * Part-time | 40 hours every two weeks * Day shift |Hours between Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

CentraCare

Prior Authorization Assistant

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$21.12 - $31.68/hr

The Prior Authorization team processes all health plan/payer utilization review requirements, which ... Schedule: * Part-time | 40 hours every two weeks * Day shift |Hours between Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Quantile Health

$30 - $35/hr

Part-Time Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist $ 30.00 - 35.00 (US Dollar) Or refer someone Job Openings Part-Time Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist About the Job Part-Time Pharmacy Prior ...

Quantile Health

$30 - $35/hr

Part-Time Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist $ 30.00 - 35.00 (US Dollar) Or refer someone Job Openings Part-Time Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist About the Job Part-Time Pharmacy Prior ...

W3R

Prior Authorization Therapist

Austin, TX

... PT, OT, or ST license from the State of Texas. Minimum of two (2) years post licensure experience ... Prior Authorization experience. * 1 year of customer service or call-center experience, preferred.

W3R

PRIOR AUTHORIZATION THERAPIST

Austin, TX

... PT, OT, or ST license from the State of Texas. Minimum of two (2) years post licensure experience ... Prior Authorization experience. * 1 year of customer service or call-center experience, preferred.

W3R

Prior Authorization Therapist

Austin, TX

Prior Authorization experience. 1 year of customer service or call-center experience, preferred ... PT, OT, or ST license from the State of Texas. Minimum of two (2) years post licensure experience ...

Cochise Sleep Center

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Authorization Specialist

Sierra Vista, AZ · On-site

$17/hr

Part-Time Authorization Specialist Cochise Sleep Center - Sierra Vista, AZ Cochise Sleep Center is ... Obtain prior authorizations for sleep studies and related services. * Confirm authorization ...

Main Line Health

Pharmacy Tech, Prior Authoriz

Wynnewood, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

... Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free! Position: Pharmacy Technician, Prior Authorization ...

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How much do part time prior authorization jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time prior authorization in the United States is $20.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time prior authorization?

A Part Time Prior Authorization job involves reviewing and processing requests for medical procedures, medications, or services that require approval from an insurance provider before they are covered. Professionals in this role verify patient information, check insurance guidelines, and communicate with healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure timely approvals. This position typically requires knowledge of medical terminology, insurance policies, and prior authorization procedures.

What does a part time prior authorization do?

In a Part Time Prior Authorization role, your daily duties generally include reviewing medical documentation, verifying insurance coverage, submitting authorization requests for procedures or medications, and following up with insurance companies for approvals. You’ll frequently interact with healthcare providers, office staff, and sometimes patients to gather necessary information or clarify details. Accurate record-keeping and timely communication are central to ensuring patients receive required treatments without unnecessary delays. Your work will often be independent, but collaboration with clinical and administrative teams is common, especially to resolve more complex cases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the part time prior authorization position?

A Part Time Prior Authorization specialist needs strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of healthcare insurance processes, and familiarity with medical terminology, often supported by experience in a healthcare setting or relevant certification. Proficiency in prior authorization software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and payer portals is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to multitask are vital soft skills in this position. These competencies are important to ensure timely approvals, minimize claim denials, and provide efficient support to patients and care teams.

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Infographic showing various Part Time 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 $43,459 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Benefits & Prior Authorization Specialist

company520

Pepper Pike, OH • On-site

$26/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Do you have experience with healthcare prior authorizations, insurance verification, medical billing, electronic health records, payer portals, or Medicaid management? JFSA of Cleveland has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time Benefits & Prior Authorization Specialist.
Position Type: Hourly, Part-time or Full-time, Office-based
General Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates initial, concurrent, and renewal prior authorization requests for assigned behavioral health services in accordance with payer requirements and internal timelines.
  • Verifies coverage, eligibility, benefit limitations, authorization requirements, and payer-specific submission procedures before services begin and throughout the authorization period.
  • Advocates for individuals through benefits application/enrollment process. Monitors revalidation/redetermination needs through client portals or local office. Assists individuals with problem-solving barriers and ensuring benefits are reinstated.
  • Reviews authorization packets for required administrative and clinical elements and promptly follows up on missing, inconsistent, expired, or incomplete information.
  • Submits requests and supporting records through payer portals and other approved secure methods while protecting client confidentiality and complying with HIPAA requirements.
  • Maintains an accurate authorization tracker that includes requested and approved services and units, effective dates, remaining balances, renewal deadlines, status, denials, and follow-up activity.
  • Monitors service utilization, payer thresholds, and clients approaching or exceeding authorized limits and provides advance notice to clinical and program leadership.
  • Tracks pending requests through final resolution, documents payer communications, responds to requests for additional information, and escalates delays before they affect services or billing.
  • Coordinates prior authorization denial reviews, reconsiderations, peer-to-peer requests, and appeals by gathering records, communicating deadlines, and supporting clinical leadership and billing staff.
  • Communicates authorization decisions and limitations promptly and ensures approved information is entered accurately in the electronic health record and billing systems.
  • Reconciles authorization records with service delivery and claims data and helps identify services delivered without authorization, unused units, authorization-related denials, and recurring process gaps.
  • Prepares routine reports on pending requests, upcoming expirations, denials, appeal outcomes, turnaround times, and authorization-related financial risk and recommends workflow improvements.
  • Maintains organized, audit-ready records and remains current on Ohio Medicaid, managed care, Medicare, commercial payer, and organizational requirements relevant to assigned services.
  • Participates in team meetings, audits, training, and quality-improvement activities and performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.
  • Credentialing new providers for in-network reimbursement and provider revalidations.
  • Assists with special projects as needed and any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
  • High School Diploma/GED, degree in healthcare administration, information management, medical billing and coding, business, or related behavioural health field preferred.
  • Relevant payer, clinical expereince, prior authorization, revenue-cycle, or medical office training may substitute for post-secondary education.
  • Experience in Excel, Word, and other applicable software.
  • At least 2 years expereince in healthcare prior authorization, insurance verification, utilization support, medical billing, revenue cycle, or medical office operation is preferred.
  • Behavioral health, community mental health Medicaid managed care, or human-services expereince is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to prioritize and schedule daily activities effectively.
  • Computer data entry experience.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Experience using the Internet.
  • Experience with payer portals, authorizations, claims-tracking systems, Direct Data Entry ("DDE"), and electronic medical records systems preferred.

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