Authorization Specialist I, RCM

Team Select

Authorization Specialist handling insurance authorization requests for all patients. Collaborating with field-based leadership to track eligibility and maintain authorization records.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities while effectively managing patient authorizations and communications. Proficient in maintaining accurate electronic records and ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Eligibility VerificationAuthorization TrackingData Entry AccuracyVerbal Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Data EntryAuthorization ManagementEMR Payor SetupReport Generation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

Patient ResponsibilityConfidentialityInternal CommunicationExternal Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Checking eligibility/benefits on patients as needed
Communicating any patients that will have a patient responsibility
Tracking and obtaining all authorizations for all locations
Data entering all authorization information into the system
Verifying accuracy in payor setup in EMR for all active policies
Maintain electronic record of all authorizations
Run reports daily, weekly, and monthly for department
Communicate with both internal and external customers to ensure authorizations are utilized accurately

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates high degree of organization and problem solving
Able to effectively deal with change
Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Select Family Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
401(k) Referral Program