Authorization Specialist Full-Time

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley View Hospital is seeking an experienced Authorization Specialist to join its Patient Access Department in Silt, Colorado. This high-level, non-entry-level role supports accurate and timely prior authorizations across multiple specialties, helps reduce denials, and contributes to revenue cycle performance. The role requires strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and prior experience in a medical office or hospital setting. Candidates without relevant healthcare or authorization experience will not be considered. The specialist manages authorizations for outpatient and inpatient services, interprets insurance eligibility, benefits, and medical necessity requirements, and uses payer portals and clinical guidelines. The role works with scheduling, clinical departments, and case management, maintains accurate documentation in the EHR, and handles high-volume, time-sensitive workflows. Candidates may be asked to complete a brief authorization scenario assessment during the interview process. The position is based in Silt, Colorado. The wage range is $20.00–$28.87 per hour, with entry salary dependent on education, skill set, and experience.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of medical office or hospital experience in authorization, billing, scheduling, or patient access.
Experience handling prior authorizations across multiple payers.
Strong understanding of eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of work through resolution.
Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epic.
Bilingual ability.

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 for health care and dependent care.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, paid sick and bereavement leave, and leaves of absence.
Tuition assistance.
401(a) retirement plan.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services.
Voluntary benefits, including discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, corporate ski passes, free car seats for qualifying Valley View employee families, and free Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes based on availability.
Relocation and other financial assistance may apply.