Authorization Specialist Full-Time

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

21h•$20 - $29

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epic preferred
Bilingual (preferred)

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

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.