Medical Insurance Authorization Specialist

Located in Salem, OR

Salary: $22.00 – $23.00/hour (DOE)

Medical Insurance Authorization Specialist

Location: Salem, OR
Schedule: Part-Time | 20 hours/week (Set your schedule between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday)
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $23.00/hour (DOE)
Assignment Type: Temporary (3 weeks) with evaluation for potential hire

 

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About the Role
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Medical Insurance Authorization Specialist to support a busy healthcare office. This role focuses on obtaining prior authorizations, verifying insurance coverage, and ensuring timely approvals for medical services.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and prior experience in medical insurance processes who is looking for a flexible, part-time schedule with potential for long-term placement.

 

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Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and process prior authorizations for medical services and procedures
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits
• Communicate with insurance providers to ensure timely approvals
• Accurately document all authorization activity and updates
• Work closely with clinical and administrative staff to coordinate care
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards

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Qualifications

• Previous experience with medical insurance authorizations required
• Strong understanding of insurance verification and prior authorization processes
• Experience in a medical office or healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to learn and navigate new software systems (NextGen experience a plus)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills

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Important: Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

 

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How to Apply

First time applying with Express? Please complete an application and send your resume to jobs.salemor@expresspros.com.

Already partnered with Express? Call 503-399-1200 or email jobs.salemor@expresspros.com to be considered for this position.

 

 

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