Authorization Specialist II

Position Purpose: Acts as a resource and supports the prior authorization request process to ensure that all authorization requests are addressed properly in the contractual timeline.

Supports utilization management team to document authorization requests and obtain accurate and timely documentation for services related to the members healthcare eligibility and access.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

• Aids the utilization management team and maintains ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on authorizations and referrals in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Supports the authorization review process by researching and documenting necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis based on the referral to the clinical reviewer for determination
• Verifies member insurance coverage and/or service/benefit eligibility via system tools and aligns authorization with the guidelines to ensure a timely adjudication for payment
• Performs data entry to maintain and update various authorization requests into utilization management system
• Supports and processes authorization requests for services in accordance with the insurance prior authorization list and routes to the appropriate clinical reviewer
• Remains up-to-date on healthcare, authorization processes, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Requires 1 – 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance preferred.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective.

It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.