Authorization Support Specialist

CSI Companies • Plano, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At CSI Pharmacy (CSI), we are on a mission to provide Specialty Pharmacy services to patients with chronic and rare illnesses in need of complex care. CSI is a rapidly growing national Specialty Pharmacy. Whether you work directly with patients or behind the scenes in support of the business and its employees, you will use your expertise, experience, and skills to support our patients and our mission. Summary The Authorization Support Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Prior Authorization (PA) workflow by ensuring timely follow-up, accurate documentation, and effective communication with insurance payers and internal clinical teams. This position is primarily responsible for contacting insurance companies to obtain status updates on submitted prior authorizations, entering approval and denial documentation into CareTend, and reviewing denial outcomes prior to escalation to the Clinical Utilization Team for further review. The Authorization Support Specialist helps ensure continuity of care, reduces authorization delays, and supports compliance with payer and operational requirements. Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm (100% On-Site)

Requirements

• Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in data entry and the ability to identify specific details within complex insurance documents.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills for professional interaction with insurance representatives and internal clinical staff.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to navigate complex healthcare software systems and insurance portals; experience with CareTend is a significant advantage.
• Time Management: Ability to manage a high volume of pending authorizations and prioritize follow-ups based on urgency and patient need.
• Educational Background: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in healthcare administrative support, pharmacy billing, or medical insurance verification.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Experience: Previous experience working with Prior Authorizations (PA) and familiarity with medical terminology or pharmacy workflow is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prior Authorization Status Follow-Up: Proactively contact insurance companies via phone, portals, or fax to obtain real-time status updates on submitted prior authorization requests.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Accurately enter PA approval letters, authorization numbers, effective dates, and related documentation into CareTend and other applicable systems.
• Denial Review & Routing: Review PA denial letters for completeness and clarity, ensuring all required documentation is captured before forwarding cases to the Clinical Utilization Team for clinical review and appeal determination.
• Queue & Workflow Management: Monitor assigned PA work queues to ensure timely follow-up and prevent delays in patient therapy initiation or continuation.
• Payer Communication & Tracking: Maintain detailed notes of payer interactions, including call outcomes, reference numbers, and next steps, in accordance with internal documentation standards.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Communicate authorization outcomes and issues with Pharmacy Operations, Clinical Utilization, and Revenue Cycle teams to support coordinated patient care.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure all authorization activities comply with payer requirements, internal policies, and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Identify recurring payer issues, trends in denials, or process inefficiencies and escalate insights to leadership as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees