Remote Rn Insurance Jobs in Ogden, UT (NOW HIRING)

Open Date 08/19/2026 Requisition Number PRN45958B Job Title Prior Authorization Representative II Working Title Prior Authorization Rep II Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper Location Other City Other Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $25 - $28 per hour Close Date 10/15/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/09/2026 Job Summary Responsibilities

1. Contact insurance companies for patient eligibility, benefits, network status, pre-service price estimates, and authorization.  
   • Update patient registration with insurance information.   
   • Follow-up on delayed or denied authorization requests, escalate for resolution.  
   • Facilitates provider and insurance medical director's reviews for medical determination if the visit should be authorized.    
   • Maintain familiarity with contracts, payer guidelines, and resources to determine appropriate coverage and eligibility.  
   • Ensures accurate ICD, CPT codes and related medical records are submitted in the authorization request.      
   • Resolve claims denials related to the prior authorization, as needed.    
2. Review and summarize pre-authorization criteria for medical necessity to aid departments with procedure scheduling and/or financial advocate needs. 
   • Create and maintain detailed documentation of authorization history.   
3. Serve as a liaison between the payer and clinic schedulers/medical support staff.   
4. Complete other duties as assigned to support team and department. 

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• 3 years' experience in medical setting. 
• 2 years' experience working prior authorizations, which includes:  
  • Evaluation of medical necessity criteria for authorization 
  • Review of submitted requests for accuracy and completeness 
  • Monitoring pending authorizations and follow up as needed 

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time. 
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process. 
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington. 

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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