Prior Authorization Specialist - Aberdeen, WA
Company: Optum
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data---and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive
benefits---and career development opportunities. Come make an
impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health
optimization---on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together.
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required
to work our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be
necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
Our office is located at 915 Anderson Dr, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
We offer 2 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of training will
be aligned with your scheduled.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Performing insurance eligibility checks and obtaining
pre-authorizations with Carriers, and researching and resolving
issues in order to receive maximum profitability for clients
Reviews claims to make sure that payer specific billing
requirements are met, follows-up on billing, determines and applies
appropriate adjustments, answers inquiries, and updates accounts as
necessary
Intermittent interaction with patients to resolve account
issues
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in. -Required
Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience
Must be 18 years of age OR Older
1+ years of experience with patient registration, insurance
verification, and/or prior authorizations within healthcare
Ability using computer and Windows PC applications, which includes
strong keyboard and navigation skills and ability to learn new
computer programs
Ability to work full time onsite at 915 Anderson Dr, Aberdeen, WA
98520
Ability to work our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It
may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional
overtime
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Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare and/or insurance billing or processing experience
Experience working with insurance websites
Customer service experience
Ability to perform functions in Microsoft Excel (edit, filter,
sort)
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The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location,
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,
or regulations.
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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