Authorization Specialist Full-Time

• →Obtain and manage prior authorizations for outpatient and inpatient services
• →Interpret insurance eligibility, benefits, and medical necessity requirements
• →Navigate payer portals and clinical guidelines
• →Proactively identify and resolve authorization issues
• →Collaborate with scheduling, clinical departments, and case management
• →Maintain accurate documentation within the EHR 
• →Manage high-volume, time-sensitive workflows

• Minimum 2-3 years of medical office or hospital experience (authorization, billing, scheduling, or patient access)
• Experience handling prior authorizations across multiple payers
• Strong understanding of:
  • Eligibility vs. benefits vs. authorization requirements 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Bilingual (preferred)
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Candidates may be required to complete a brief authorization scenario assessment as part of the interview process. 

This role is best suited for individuals who:

• Think critically and do not rely on step-by-step direction
• Can connect clinical services to payer requirements
• Take ownership and follow through to resolution
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven

• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
• Position wage range:  $20.00 - $28.87/hour

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.