Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Authorization

The Pre-Authorization Specialist completes accurately and timely all referrals and pre-authorizations for outpatient services provided by Providence Medical Group providers. Acts as a liaison between the primary provider, patients, specialists and health plans. Involves general guidance and direction by supervisor and authorization lead. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Position may require working evenings, holidays and weekends depending on hours of operation for all PMG outpatient clinic sites.

The Pre-Authorization Specialist completes accurately and timely all referrals and pre-authorizations for outpatient services provided by Providence Medical Group providers. Acts as a liaison between the primary provider, patients, specialists and health plans. Involves general guidance and direction by supervisor and authorization lead. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Position may require working evenings, holidays and weekends depending on hours of operation for all PMG outpatient clinic sites. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group Southeast Washington and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

• Associate’s degree in Business, Billing, or Coding
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience using technology

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

• retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• voluntary benefits
• well-being resources
• and much more

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package with retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more s/benefits.

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