Authorization Specialist Full-Time

**Western Colorado 's premier healthcare facility, Valley View Hospital, is seeking an experienced Authorization Specialist to join our Patient Access Department in Silt, CO. This is a _HIGH-LEVEL, NON-ENTRY LEVEL POSITION,_ requiring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and prior experience in a medical office or hospital setting.** **This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely prior authorizations, reducing denials, and supporting overall revenue cycle performance across multiple specialties. ** _*****This is not an entry-level position. Candidates without relevant healthcare or authorization experience will not be considered*****_ **** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * 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 **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ** * 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. **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:** 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 **Screening Requirement:** Candidates may be required to complete a brief authorization scenario assessment as part of the interview process. **SALARY** * Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience. * Position wage range: **$20.00 - $28.87/hour** **BENEFITS** * Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents * Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care. * Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence. * Tuition Assistance Available * Retirement Plan 401(a) * Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions. * Employee Assistance Program * Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services * Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s) * Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability. **Apply today to join a team focused on accountability, efficiency, and high performance!** **"We are hiring bodies- we are hiring capability"** ** ****APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE** 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. **