Full-Time

Prior Authorization Specialist

Updated on 8/23/2026

Careerswift

Careerswift

1-10 employees

AI-powered job search assistant with tools

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Epic (EHR)
HIPAA

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in prior authorization, insurance verification, medical billing, or a related healthcare role.
  • Experience working with insurance payer portals and authorization requirements.
  • Ability to understand and interpret clinical documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple authorization requests simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
  • Persistence and strong follow-through when handling multi-step authorization or appeal processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills when working with providers, payers, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work independently while meeting productivity and turnaround expectations.
  • A HIPAA-compliant private workspace and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote role.
Responsibilities
  • Submit and track prior authorization requests across multiple insurance payers.
  • Gather and review clinical documentation required to support authorization requests.
  • Communicate with provider teams to obtain missing information or documentation.
  • Follow up with payers on pending requests and monitor authorization status through resolution.
  • Identify authorization issues and pursue reconsiderations or appeals when requests are denied.
  • Maintain accurate records of authorization requests, decisions, and follow-up actions.
  • Stay current on payer-specific authorization requirements and communicate relevant changes to the team.
  • Escalate delays, complex cases, and potential barriers to timely patient care when appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with specialty-specific prior authorizations.
  • Pharmacy prior authorization experience.
  • A clinical or healthcare background.
  • Experience with an electronic medical record system such as Epic, Athena, or eClinicalWorks.
  • Experience handling authorization denials, reconsiderations, or appeals.

Careerswift is an AI-powered job search assistant that helps professionals manage every step of the job hunt. It offers an end-to-end freemium platform with tools for resume optimization (ATS-friendly), cover letters, and LinkedIn profile analysis with actionable tips. It also provides an AI Career Buddy for coaching, an AI Interviewer for mock interviews, a smart job finder, an application tracker, and a browser plug-in for one-click applications. The system analyzes a user’s resume and job descriptions to give tailored recommendations and feedback, aiming to improve efficiency in applying to roles and navigating many listings. Careerswift’s goal is to streamline the job search so users can tailor applications, understand in-demand skills, and negotiate effectively while managing their career progress in one platform.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2025

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chrome Web Store updated November 19, 2025, signaling active product maintenance.
  • CareerSwift pricing and app pages stayed live through June 2026, showing ongoing commercialization.
  • Bridge to Scale selected CareerSwift in December 2025, adding accelerator credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Chrome extension automation faces platform bans from LinkedIn and Indeed within months.
  • Employer-side screening promises 70% faster hiring, but unverified claims invite trust backlash.
  • A 2025 startup with no disclosed funding risks running out of capital quickly.

What makes Careerswift unique

  • CareerSwift bundles resume, LinkedIn, interviews, and auto-apply in one workflow.
  • Its Chrome extension analyzes postings inside LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career pages.
  • INTELEO launched partner hiring flows, extending the same AI engine to employers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget