Prior Authorization Assistant, Oncology

Ascertain

Prior Authorization Assistant at Ascertain driving transformation in healthcare operations with AI solutions. Collaborating with providers to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in prior authorizations.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and verify insurance information and patient eligibility for prior authorizations.
Communicate with healthcare providers to gather necessary medical documentation and information.
Submit prior authorization requests to insurance companies following established protocols.
Monitor and track authorization requests to ensure timely processing and resolution.
Respond to inquiries from healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies regarding authorization status.
Maintain accurate records of authorization requests, approvals, and denials.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve authorization issues and improve process efficiency.
Stay updated on insurance policies, regulations, and industry trends related to prior authorizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience with prior authorization and billing in Oncology
Experience with athenahealth and or NextGen
Familiarity with major payors including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc.
Bonus if you have experience in…
client relationships;
hands-on leadership roles (e.g., Team Lead, Supervisor, or informal leadership), paired with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach;
engaging with C-suite executives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cutting-edge technology: Work directly with the latest advancements in generative AI and automation, tackling challenging problems that meaningfully impact healthcare.
Ownership & growth: You’ll join Ascertain at a pivotal early stage, shaping our products, technical direction, and culture, with significant opportunities for career advancement.
Collaborative team: Join a talented, passionate, and supportive team with backgrounds from top tech companies and clinical institutions.
Competitive compensation: We offer competitive salary, meaningful equity, comprehensive health insurance, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Prior AuthorizationBillingMedical Documentation ReviewInsurance VerificationAuthorization Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadership