Pre-Authorization Specialist - Medical Billing

Come Join the Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center Team! Culture, development, collaboration, and an energetic team atmosphere are a few of the great things Missoula Bone & Joint has to offer. Winners of the Top Employers Award four years running and known as Becker's 150 Greatest Places to work in healthcare proves this is a great company with professionalism and down-to-earth personalities from management, providers and staff. If you have a background in medical insurance processing, billing and/or coding this may be the job for you! Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center is hiring for a full-time Pre-Authorization Specialist that will specialize in researching patient insurances and contacting insurances to obtain authorization for services and procedures on behalf of the patient as well as Medicaid eligibility and Passport authorizations. The Pre-Authorization Specialist will be scheduled This position is 40 hours per week with a working schedule of Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. This role is fully remote and requires the employee to reside in Montana. However, during the training period, the role will be onsite at our campus . The position wage range is from $20.00 - $27.00 . Who are we? An Introduction Come Join the Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center Team! Culture, development, collaboration, and an energetic team atmosphere are a few of the great things Missoula Bone & Joint has to offer. Winners of the Top Employers Award four years running and known as Becker's 150 Greatest Places to work in healthcare proves this is a great company with professionalism and down-to-earth personalities from management, providers and staff. You will be offered great benefits such as a great work life balance, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, Employee Discounts, and Long-Term Disability. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Missoula Bone & Joint! What to expect from this role We are seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Authorization Specialist to provide timely insurance pre-authorization and pre-certification support for our healthcare team. Responsibilities include gathering and submitting medical records and supporting documentation to insurance companies, verifying Medicaid eligibility, obtaining Passport authorizations when necessary, and updating patient insurance and demographic information. The position will communicate with insurance companies and internal staff to help expedite authorizations while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flag Rules. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting quality patient care while continuing to develop their knowledge and skills. If you are a problem solver with a passion for delivering patient-centered care, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team!