Patient Access Services Authorization Representative

Banner Health

Authorization Representative performing insurance verification and authorization functions. Supporting Patient Access Services within a prominent healthcare system.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform insurance verification and authorization functions that support Patient Access Services
Ensure compliance with department standards and billing requirements
Complete authorization initiation requests with payers for all service lines
Validate existing authorizations requested by providers
Provides necessary information regarding authorization numbers and patient demographic information to appropriate staff
Responds to "provider orders" for tests and procedures
Obtains authorizations for visits required by various payers

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 or more years of healthcare insurance authorizations (Imaging, Surgery, Pharmacy, or other procedures)
1+ years of health insurance experience
Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD Codes
Reliable internet (NO WIFI, Ethernet Connection only)
Quiet work area/home office
Excellent customer service skills
Problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Insurance VerificationAuthorization FunctionsBilling ComplianceAuthorization Initiation RequestsValidation of Authorizations

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceProblem-Solving