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Remote Prior Authorization Specialist - $17 / hr | Weekly Pay & Benefits | Houston

Remote Prior Authorization Specialist - $17 / hr | Weekly Pay & Benefits | Houston

MediabistroHouston, TX, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Start Date : Mid-October 2025

Location :

Remote, but must be a Houston-area resident

Schedule : Monday-Friday,

any 8-hour shift between 8 AM-10 PM CST

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Why You'll Love This Role

Competitive Pay :

$17 / hr + weekly pay

Full-Time with Benefits

(medical, dental, vision, 401k)

Equipment Provided

  • ready to go on Day 1
  • Paid Training

    to set you up for success

    Career Growth

  • join a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical client
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  • About the Role

    As a

    Remote Prior Authorization Specialist , you'll be at the heart of patient care-helping providers, pharmacies, and insurers navigate the prior authorization process. Your work ensures patients get timely access to the treatments and medications they need.

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  • Key Responsibilities

    Manage outbound (and occasional inbound) calls to patients, providers, and payers.

    Review and process prior authorization requests for medications, services, and procedures.

    Verify patient eligibility, benefits, and insurance coverage.

    Coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, and insurers to obtain required documentation.

    Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all requests.

    Document activities in internal systems for auditing and reporting.

    What We're Looking For

    1+ year of recent experience

    in prior authorizations, benefits verification, or insurance claims.

    Strong knowledge of

    medical terminology, CPT / ICD codes, and insurance processes .

    Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex information clearly.

    Ability to manage

    high call volume and multiple tasks

    with accuracy.

    Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

    Must have

    high-speed internet with modem access

    (hotspots not accepted).

    High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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  • Important Notes

    This role is

    remote , but you

    must live in the Houston area

    This is a

    Monday-Friday

    schedule only (no weekends), but you must be flexible to work

    any

    shift between 8 AM and 10 PM CST.

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  • Apply Now!

    For immediate consideration, complete your application on and send your updated resume to : ??

    Yolanda.Deleon@

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